"How should I take care of myself with IgA Nephropathy?"
IgA nephritis is a chronic kidney disease, and patients need to pay attention to daily maintenance to alleviate disease progression. The main methods of maintenance include dietary adjustment, daily care, and medication. Here are the details:
1. Dietary Adjustment: IgA nephritis patients should avoid high-salt diets, with daily salt intake controlled within 6g. At the same time, protein intake should be limited, and it is recommended to consume 0.8-1.0g/kg of body weight of protein per day. Potassium and phosphorus intake should also be restricted, with less consumption of high-potassium foods like bananas and oranges, as well as high-phosphorus foods such as animal organs and seafood. Additionally, IgA nephritis patients should avoid spicy and stimulating foods like chili and Sichuan peppercorns;
2. Daily Care: IgA nephritis patients should rest well, ensuring sufficient sleep time and avoiding staying up late. They should also stay warm and avoid catching a cold. Regular physical exercise can help enhance physical fitness, but strenuous activities or excessive fatigue should be avoided to prevent additional kidney burden;
3. Medication: IgA nephritis patients can be treated with glucocorticoid drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as prednisone tablets. If hypertension is present, antihypertensive drugs like nifedipine sustained-release tablets can be prescribed. If edema occurs, diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide tablets should be taken as prescribed.
In addition to the above measures, regular check-ups and medication adjustments based on individual conditions are also necessary in daily life.
