Because glomerulonephritis is very difficult to treat, almost all patients worry that it goes into uremia stage. Uremia is the final result of all kidney diseases, but in terms of probability, only 1-2% of patients go into uremia, while the most renal patients have never had uremia in their lifetime.

Then who does those renal patients protect their kidneys? Here we list some points.

1. Diet restriction

In the case of adequate nutrition, you should restrict your diet moderately. That is to say, no matter what foods you take, please eat less so as to avoid adding extra burden to your kidneys. Low salt, low oil, low sugar and low fat are recommended. The most important one is low protein, and high quality protein is recommended, such as lean meat, egg white, etc. As to egg, eating one per day is OK. You can eat meat, but reduce its amount within 100g per day.

2. Be careful with your medicine

Many medicines have nephrotoxicity, such as some Chinese medicine (aristolochia, khutong, etc.) There are also some anti-inflammatory analgesics and antibiotics. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor before taking these medications. If you go to see a doctor because of other diseases, tell your doctor that you have kidney disease in case that it affects the treatment of kidney disease.

3. To form a good living habit

You should have a healthy lifestyle. To have a reasonable arrange on work and rest. Do not stay up. Do not overwork. Give up bad habits, such as smoking and alcohol. They are helpful for your recovery from kidney disease.

4. To prevent infections

Whether it is a cold or something other infections, you had better avoid them, because they can cause the relapse of disease or even make it worse. To keep warm. And to put on or take off clothes according to the weather changes. To protect against rain and cold. Do not go to the public places. If you have to go these places, wear a face masks. Pay attention to personal hygiene and wash hands frequently.

5. To do exercises regularly

When your disease is stable, proper exercise is good for you to improve immunity and prevent kidney disease worsening. If it is onset, you had better have a good rest.

6. Regular checkups

Some patients control their disease well when in hospital, but it relapses quickly as soon as they are discharged from hospital. Besides environmental changes, it is associated with insufficient disease tracking. Though you leave hospital for home, it does not mean you are cured. You need regular checkups to have a clear mind of your kidney condition so as to take measures timely.

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