KIDNEY DISEASE DIET

TYPES

Here are the following foods that you should stay away from on a kidney disease diet:

• Dark-colored colas
• Processed foods
• Dairy products
• Lots of preservativesin instant and pre-made meals
• Dates, raisins and prunes
• Pretzels, chips and crackers

Here are the best foods for people with kidney problems:

• Cauliflower
• Blueberries
• Red grapes
• Egg whites

SYMPTOMS

Here are the following symptoms that show whether your kidney is diseased or not:

• Feeling fatigue
• Loss of focus
• Experiencing difficulty in sleeping
• Itchy, dry skin
• Frequent urination
• Blood present in the urine
• Excessive puffiness around your eyes
• Your lower legs and feet are swollen
• Sudden loss of appetite
• Experiencing persistent muscle cramps

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor will order some lab tests to diagnose whether you have damaged kidneys. The tests will include the following:

• GFR(Glomerular Filtration Rate)—A blood test that estimates how much blood your kidneys filter every minute.
• Urine Protein—Checks for protein in your urine, which can be an indication of kidney sickness.
• Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen — These are waste products that are meant to be eliminated in the urine

TREATMENT

Kidney failure is a permanent condition, which implies that the damage in the kidneys cannot be reversed. So it is vital to recognize kidney disease right on time before the harm is done. Fortunately, kidney disease can be treated successfully in its early stages.

Two types of medications like angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, additionally help your kidneys function normally.