Different from the healthy people, for stage 3 kidney disease patients, they should make some changes on their diet habits due to moderate decline of GFR level. Meanwhile, their lifetime may also be affected to some extent. Here we will give your more information about Diet changes and life expectancy for your reference.

A person with stage 3 kidney disease has a moderate damage of kidney disease and the damaged kidneys has failed to do some work. As we all know, our kidneys are important organs which can guarantee our whole body health. However, once there is something wrong with the kidneys, many systems disorders and discomforts will appear on patients. To control the illness condition timely and effectively, besides the medical treatment, patients should also adjust their daily diet according to their illness condition.

1. Regulate protein intake

For patients with damaged kidneys, eating too much protein will be a huge burden because these protein will produce more wasteful products which need to be discharged by the damaged kidneys. But, in order to supply energy, high-quality protein food like fish, egg white, milk, etc can be available for you.

2. Limit intake of salt

High blood pressure is one of leading causes of kidney disease, patients should develop a low-salt diet so as to reduce blood pressure. In addition, a low-salt diet is helpful for relieving swelling or edema which is a typical symptom.

3. Have a high-vitamin intake

Most kidney disease patients have a low immunity, while high-vitamin intake will give patients more nutrients and energy which can strengthen immune system and enhance immunity.

After all, the diet plan should be individualized, therefore, you can contact us for a personalized suggestion. As for the life expectancy for Stage 3 Kidney Disease patients, there is no certain answer. But it is certain that you can reverse moderate kidney damage as long as you take timely treatment and live a healthy life, otherwise, the illness condition also can progress into Kidney Failure. So to know the available treatments, please remember to contact us: renal-disease@hotmail.com and you will get the answer within 48 hours.