What is the proper diet? As Christmas is approaching, patients with FSGS and high creatinine level should make a proper diet to reduce further damage to kidneys. Here is the diet suggestion for patients with creatinine 5.2 in FSGS.

What foods are not allowed to eat?

High protein foods. Because kidneys are damaged with creatinine 5.2 with FSGS, high protein foods will produce more waste products, which will increase the burden of kidneys.

High salt foods. Salt is rich in sodium. High level of sodium will increase the risk of swelling and high blood pressure, which are the symptoms of FSGS with high creatinine level.

High potassium foods. High potassium level in blood is the silent killer of kidney disease, it will cause arrhythmia, fatigue, sleepiness, and so on.

High phosphorus foods. Phosphorus is an important mineral in our body, but high level of which will cause the drop of calcium, which have a bad effect on the the bones.

What foods are suggested to eat?

High-quality protein foods. Protein is the essential substance to our body. High-quality protein, especially animal protein, produces less waste products and provides more nutritions. So lean meat, fish, milk and egg white is suggested.

Home-cooked foods. You’d better cook by yourself at home and it is healthy. Restaurant foods are always full of salt and sometimes they are not clean. Home cooked foods should be low in protein, sodium and fat.

High-vitamin foods. Patients with FSGS and high creatinine level may lack of vitamin. So those people are suggested to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. But not all fruits and vegetables are allowed. If you want, you can consult the online doctor for what kind of fruits and vegetables are allowed to your condition.

By the way, Christmas is coming. Do you want to know the diet suggestions for patients with FSGS? You are welcomed to consult this “FSGS: The Healthy Diet for Christmas” for further information. Good luck to you!