What foods should be consumed for kidney cysts?

Dec 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Guang
Introduction
Genetic factors, unhealthy diet, excessive fatigue, and other factors may lead to bilateral renal cysts. In general, patients with bilateral renal cysts can consume moderate amounts of walnuts, salmon, brown rice, winter melon, blueberries, and other foods that may benefit kidney health. The diet for patients with bilateral renal cysts should be bland, easily digestible, low in salt, low in fat, and low in protein, while maintaining balanced nutrition.

Hereditary factors, poor diet, overexertion, and other factors may contribute to bilateral renal cysts. Generally, patients with bilateral renal cysts can moderately consume foods such as walnuts, salmon, brown rice, winter melon, and blueberries, which may benefit kidney health. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Walnuts: Rich in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants, which support heart health and thus reduce the burden on the kidneys.

2. Salmon: High in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation levels, protect cardiovascular health, and indirectly support kidney health.

3. Brown rice: Contains dietary fiber and B-complex vitamins. Dietary fiber promotes intestinal motility and helps prevent constipation; B-complex vitamins are beneficial for nerve function and metabolism.

4. Winter melon: A low-sodium food that helps maintain electrolyte balance in the body and promotes water metabolism. Additionally, the dietary fiber in winter melon aids in regulating gastrointestinal function and improving digestive efficiency.

5. Blueberries: Rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which help reduce inflammation and protect kidney cells from damage.

Patients with bilateral renal cysts can also take medications such as fenofibrate capsules, hydrochlorothiazide tablets, and simvastatin tablets under a doctor's guidance. At the same time, they should avoid excessive intake of high-protein, high-salt, spicy and irritating, high-potassium, and high-sugar foods.