Can people with chronic nephritis eat persimmons?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
Whether patients with chronic nephritis can eat persimmons depends on their individual condition.
1. Yes: If there is no obvious edema and kidney function is not significantly impaired, dietary restrictions are minimal.
2. No: Patients with chronic nephritis who suffer from constipation should avoid eating persimmons, as the fruit contains large amounts of tannin and shiburol, which have strong astringent effects.
Whether patients with chronic nephritis can eat persimmons depends on their individual conditions. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Yes
Patients with chronic nephritis may consume a small amount of persimmons. Dietary restrictions for nephritis patients should be comprehensively evaluated and adjusted according to kidney function, degree of edema, and other factors. If there are no obvious symptoms of impaired kidney function or significant edema, dietary restrictions need not be overly strict. The main focus should be on maintaining a low-salt, low-fat diet with high-quality protein, and adequate rest is very important.
2. No
Persimmons are not recommended for patients with chronic nephritis who suffer from constipation. This is because persimmon pulp contains large amounts of tannin and shibitol. Tannins have strong astringent properties. In addition, eating persimmons on an empty stomach or after consuming crab may easily lead to the formation of persimmon stones (bezoars). Therefore, patients with gastritis, excessive gastric acid secretion, or spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, as well as those who are fasting or fatigued, should avoid eating persimmons.
Moreover, during treatment, chronic nephritis patients often take corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Excessive consumption of persimmons may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal system and could even lead to frequent episodes of stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
