The health life style of IgA Nephropathy

Except the effective treatment, IgA Nephropathy should keep a health life style. And then what is the life style of IgA Nephropathy?

If you are diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, besides receiving treatment, you are suggested to cultivate healthy lifestyle. It plays a crucial role in slowing the progression of the disorder as well as alleviating the clinical manifestations. Here the suggestions listed as follows:

Take more vegetables

Vegetables are abundant in various vitamins that are conducive to your health recover.

Limit your salt intake

Excessive salt intake can increase your blood pressure as well as cause fluid retention and swelling. Avoid eating some canned or processed foods high in salt.
Eat less protein

Reducing the amount of protein you eat and taking steps to decrease your cholesterol levels may help slow the progression of IgA nephropathy and protect your kidneys.Beans and bean products abundant in protein should be avoided.

Lose excess weight and make exercise as a routine part of your daily life. Choose the exercise programs after work with your doctors.

Monitor your blood pressure levels at home and take your blood pressure under control

Note each reading and bring this record with you to your doctor for evaluating your current conditions

Take alcohol in moderation

More information about what foods you can eat and what you should avoid, please work with our dietician. It’s our pleasure to help you.


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