Patients with bilateral renal atrophy should be on a low-protein, low-salt, low-potassium, low-phosphorus, high-vitamin diet, and the specific dietary regimen should be formulated by a professional physician.
Renal atrophy refers to insufficient blood supply to the kidneys or damage to the renal units due to various reasons, which leads to reduced renal function and shrinkage in size, and is most commonly seen in end-stage renal disease. When bilateral renal atrophy occurs, it can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as pain in the lower back, hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria, edema and so on.
Patients with bilateral renal atrophy should maintain a low protein, low salt, low potassium, low phosphorus, high vitamin diet, and usually consume some foods rich in high quality protein in moderation, such as eggs, lean meat, milk and so on, which can not only reduce the burden on the kidneys, but also ensure the nutrient intake of the organism.
Moderate consumption of some vegetables and fruits, such as green vegetables, tomatoes, kiwi, apples, etc., to ensure the intake of vitamins and minerals.
In addition, spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and peppercorns, foods high in salt such as kimchi and pickles, foods high in potassium such as kelp and nori, and greasy foods such as fatty meats and cream should be avoided, and smoking and alcohol should also be abstained, so as to avoid unfavorable prognosis of the disease.
Patients with atrophy of both kidneys should consult a professional doctor for dietary contraindications, follow the doctor’s instructions for daily diet, and avoid blind judgment, so as not to adversely affect the condition.