What should patients with renal insufficiency pay attention to?
Disease description:
My husband has recently been experiencing discomfort in his kidneys and went to the hospital for a checkup, where he was diagnosed with kidney dysfunction. Could you please advise what precautions should be taken by patients with kidney dysfunction?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with renal insufficiency should pay attention to the following points:
1. **Dietary management**: Adopt a high-quality, low-protein diet, such as eggs, milk, and lean meat. Limit intake of plant proteins, such as legumes and their products. Maintain a low-salt diet, with daily salt intake recommended to be less than 2 grams. Avoid high-potassium foods, such as bananas and oranges.
2. **Fluid control**: Drink an appropriate amount of water based on urine output and edema status. Generally, daily water intake is recommended to be around 1500 milliliters to avoid exacerbating symptoms due to water and sodium retention.
3. **Lifestyle habits**: Quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and avoid excessive fatigue and staying up late. Maintain a regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "routine作息"), and engage in appropriate exercises such as Tai Chi or jogging to enhance physical fitness and immunity.
4. **Infection prevention**: Maintain skin hygiene, avoid getting chilled or catching a cold, and seek timely treatment if an infection occurs.
5. **Regular follow-up**: Regularly review blood routine, urine routine, and kidney function tests to monitor disease progression. Follow medical advice for standardized medication use, and keep the disease under control within a manageable range.
