Diet for children with mid-stage kidney disease

Children are a special group of people and can be classified as a vulnerable group. For children with nephrotic syndrome, the situation is much more complicated than that of adults with nephrotic syndrome, and the treatment is also difficult. Therefore, the diet for children with mid-stage kidney disease is extremely important. The following introduces the diet for children with mid-stage kidney disease.

Children may experience edema, so they should pay attention to the amount of salt they eat every day. When edema is severe, they should completely avoid salt and limit their water intake. After the urine volume increases after treatment, the salt content in the food should be increased, and potassium chloride and calcium tablets should be taken orally. Long-term low salt or salt avoidance can cause symptoms of low sodium, such as lack of energy, vomiting, irritability, hematuria, and low blood pressure.

In addition, experts remind everyone to pay attention to the fact that children should not be overworked. Children have poor self-control ability. They will feel very fresh when they return home from the hospital. They are prone to over-exertion and lack of sleep. Parents should pay special attention to arranging their children's work and rest time and try to get enough rest. Children with the disease should not eat salty foods. It is very important to eat less salt in the diet for children whose blood pressure has not yet returned to normal. However, salt-free meals will affect appetite, so a low-salt diet is recommended. After edema and high blood pressure disappear, you can improve your normal diet, but it should also be light and not too salty. Steamed bread and soda crackers also contain sodium, so it is best not to give them to children. You can let your children eat some fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement the body's vitamins.

During the treatment process, it is not advisable to reduce the dosage or stop the medication at will. Most kidney disease treatments require the use of hormone drugs. Children who take hormones must be guided by a doctor and gradually reduce the dosage until the medication is stopped as the condition improves. Parents should urge their children to take the medication on time and in the prescribed dosage. Do not reduce the dosage or stop the medication at will to avoid recurrence of the disease.

The above is an introduction to dietary care for children with mid-childhood nephrotic syndrome. Parents should put their children's health first and pay attention to child patients. I hope it can help parents better provide dietary care for their children and strictly follow the doctor's requirements. I wish you good health soon.