Many patients will experience high blood pressure in PKD. With high blood
pressure, the illness will progress faster. Here are some home remedies to lower
high blood pressure in PKD to prevent further kidney damage.
Do regular exercise.
Regular physical activity — at least 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week —
can lower your blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). And it
doesn't take long to see a difference. If you haven't been active, increasing
your exercise level can lower your blood pressure within just a few weeks.
But you should keep in mind that you should avoid intense exercise.
Limit sodium intake.
Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure
by 2 to 8 mm Hg. The recommendations for reducing sodium are:
Limit sodium to 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less.
A lower sodium level — 1,500 mg a day or less — is appropriate for people 51
years of age or older, and individuals of any age who are African-American or
who have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
Avoid tobacco and secondhand smoke.
On top of all the other dangers of smoking, the nicotine in tobacco products
can raise your blood pressure by 10 mm Hg or more for up to an hour after you
smoke. Smoking throughout the day means your blood pressure may remain
constantly high.
You should also avoid secondhand smoke. Inhaling smoke from others also puts
you at risk of health problems, including high blood pressure and heart
disease.
You should keep these tips in mind and make them happen. If you want to know
more about how to treat PKD, you can take “Chinese Herbs for PKD with Creatinine 5.6”as a reference. You can also send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com for a
reply.
2013年12月23日星期一
2013年12月19日星期四
What are the Causes of Sleep Problem with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease
Many patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease are suffering sleep
problem. They complain that sleep problem has severely affect the sleep quality.
Then what are the causes of sleep problem?
There are some common causes.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder. It is a condition that causes your breathing to be interrupted or stopped during sleep. One of the symptoms of apnea is snoring. Patients with sleep apnea often snore heavily. The snores continue until breathing is interrupted or stops, which signals an apnea. The person will then snort or gasp to take in air and the snoring continues until the next apnea. This symptom heavily affect the sleep quality.
Restless leg syndrome
Some renal patients wake up in the middle of the night because of an uncomfortable sensation they feel in their legs. Their legs feel itchy or tingly, or may jerk or move on their own, waking them up.
Emotions
Worry, anxiety and sadness can keep you up at night. Also, if you find yourself able to fall asleep, but then awaken in the early morning hours unable to return to sleep, this is a sign of clinical depression.
Do you have sleep problem? If you have, go and talk to your doctor. You can also send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com, I will make you some suggestions and treatments.
There are some common causes.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder. It is a condition that causes your breathing to be interrupted or stopped during sleep. One of the symptoms of apnea is snoring. Patients with sleep apnea often snore heavily. The snores continue until breathing is interrupted or stops, which signals an apnea. The person will then snort or gasp to take in air and the snoring continues until the next apnea. This symptom heavily affect the sleep quality.
Restless leg syndrome
Some renal patients wake up in the middle of the night because of an uncomfortable sensation they feel in their legs. Their legs feel itchy or tingly, or may jerk or move on their own, waking them up.
Emotions
Worry, anxiety and sadness can keep you up at night. Also, if you find yourself able to fall asleep, but then awaken in the early morning hours unable to return to sleep, this is a sign of clinical depression.
Do you have sleep problem? If you have, go and talk to your doctor. You can also send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com, I will make you some suggestions and treatments.
2013年12月17日星期二
Diet to Reduce Protein in Urine with Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high level of protein in urine. Then
how to reduce protein in urine with nephrotic syndrome? Diet is a natural
treatment to reduce protein in urine with nephrotic syndrome. What should you
know about the diet? Follow me and find the correct answer!
Controlling Blood Sugar
The National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse stresses the importance of keeping your blood sugar under control if you have proteinuria. Consistently high glucose levels damage the kidneys. Talk to your dietitian about the amount of carbohydrates you should eat every day. You need to limit sugar and refined carbohydrates, both of which elevate blood sugar levels. Focus on fiber-rich carbohydrates, such as whole grains, whole fruits and vegetables. While rich in nutrients, starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn can also raise blood sugar when eaten in excess.
Reducing Sodium
If you have kidney damage, you often need to watch your intake of sodium, as it may help reduce proteinuria. Healthy adults should limit their sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams daily, but limiting sodium intake to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day may offer greater health benefits.
Reducing protein
High-protein intake is not allowed with patients with nephrotic syndrome. Because of kidney damage, there will be more protein in urine if you consume more protein. In addition, high-protein will produce more waste products, which will put a strain to kidneys.
You can consume “Natural Remedies to Reduce Protein in Urine with Nephrotic Syndrome” for more information or you can send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com for a reply.
Controlling Blood Sugar
The National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse stresses the importance of keeping your blood sugar under control if you have proteinuria. Consistently high glucose levels damage the kidneys. Talk to your dietitian about the amount of carbohydrates you should eat every day. You need to limit sugar and refined carbohydrates, both of which elevate blood sugar levels. Focus on fiber-rich carbohydrates, such as whole grains, whole fruits and vegetables. While rich in nutrients, starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn can also raise blood sugar when eaten in excess.
Reducing Sodium
If you have kidney damage, you often need to watch your intake of sodium, as it may help reduce proteinuria. Healthy adults should limit their sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams daily, but limiting sodium intake to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day may offer greater health benefits.
Reducing protein
High-protein intake is not allowed with patients with nephrotic syndrome. Because of kidney damage, there will be more protein in urine if you consume more protein. In addition, high-protein will produce more waste products, which will put a strain to kidneys.
You can consume “Natural Remedies to Reduce Protein in Urine with Nephrotic Syndrome” for more information or you can send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com for a reply.
2013年12月4日星期三
Proper Diet for Patients with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease
Stage 3 chronic kidney disease is characterized by moderately decline of
kidney function. To preserve the residual kidney function, patients should make
some changes on the diet. So what is the proper diet for patients with stage 3
chronic kidney disease?
Phosphorus and Calcium
Phosphorus is a mineral that works with calcium to support bone health. As your kidney function worsens, phosphorus can build up in the blood causing itchy skin and your bones to lose calcium. This stage of the diet restricts the amount of phosphorus in your diet by limiting beans, legumes, beer and dark colored carbonated beverages. Phosphorus binders can be used to remove excess phosphorus from your ingested food. These binders are usually concentrated calcium supplements because phosphorus and calcium compete for absorption in your intestines. Providing high amounts of calcium with your meals decreases the amount of phosphorus your body absorbs, thereby preventing kidney associated bone disease.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K may have to be taken in water-soluble form. Switching to water-soluble forms prevents buildup of these fat-soluble vitamins. Increasing the availability of vitamin D in water-soluble form is helpful as your kidneys may not be able to convert UV light into the active form of vitamin D.
Protein Restrictions
Protein serves to maintain muscle mass and support your immune system. Urea is a by-product of protein breakdown by the liver. Your kidneys take the urea and produce urine for excretion of waste products. Reducing your protein intake reduces the amount of urea produced and, thus, the workload of the kidneys. For stage 3, a dietitian will usually recommend eating a healthy diet with protein at the level of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, the same level recommended for all healthy people. One kilogram of body weight is equivalent to 2.2 lb.
If you are patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, you should strictly follow the diet that your doctor or dietitian suggest. Proper diet can help reduce further damage to kidneys and maintain the remaining kidney function. For more diet suggestions, you can send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com for a reply.
Phosphorus and Calcium
Phosphorus is a mineral that works with calcium to support bone health. As your kidney function worsens, phosphorus can build up in the blood causing itchy skin and your bones to lose calcium. This stage of the diet restricts the amount of phosphorus in your diet by limiting beans, legumes, beer and dark colored carbonated beverages. Phosphorus binders can be used to remove excess phosphorus from your ingested food. These binders are usually concentrated calcium supplements because phosphorus and calcium compete for absorption in your intestines. Providing high amounts of calcium with your meals decreases the amount of phosphorus your body absorbs, thereby preventing kidney associated bone disease.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K may have to be taken in water-soluble form. Switching to water-soluble forms prevents buildup of these fat-soluble vitamins. Increasing the availability of vitamin D in water-soluble form is helpful as your kidneys may not be able to convert UV light into the active form of vitamin D.
Protein Restrictions
Protein serves to maintain muscle mass and support your immune system. Urea is a by-product of protein breakdown by the liver. Your kidneys take the urea and produce urine for excretion of waste products. Reducing your protein intake reduces the amount of urea produced and, thus, the workload of the kidneys. For stage 3, a dietitian will usually recommend eating a healthy diet with protein at the level of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, the same level recommended for all healthy people. One kilogram of body weight is equivalent to 2.2 lb.
If you are patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, you should strictly follow the diet that your doctor or dietitian suggest. Proper diet can help reduce further damage to kidneys and maintain the remaining kidney function. For more diet suggestions, you can send an email to kidneyask@hotmail.com for a reply.
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