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I have been diagnosed with lupus nephritis for one year, and latest reports show my GFR has decreased to 47 and creatinine has risen to 2.7. Is this serious? Can you tell me how long can I live?
Hi, I’m sorry about your sufferings and I hope my advice can be helpful.
According to what you said, your kidney disease is at CKD stage 3, which means your kidneys suffer moderate damage and more than 50% kidney function is lost.
As for life expectancy, I can’t give you’re an exact answer, as there are many factors can influence it, such as medical history, age, previous treatments, lifestyle. Here, I’d like to give you some suggestions:
Reasonable diet
You should avoid these foods:
Induce allergy: mutton, venison and seafood.
Increase the risk of photosensitization: parsley, celery, spinage, astragalus smicus and bullacta.
Irritating foods: pepper, raw onion and raw garlic.
What’s more, the dietary rules for kidney disease patient should be in accordance with the specific condition: reduce protein intake, decrease salt consumption and take more vitamins and minerals.
Healthy lifestyle
1. Avoid overwork, which can strain the kidneys.
2. Stop smoking, but a right amount of wine is advised.
3. Keep a regular life, avoid staying up late.
4. Take better preventive measures to infections.
Do regular exercises
It not only can strengthen bones and muscles, but also can stimulate blood circulation and metabolism, which can boost your immunity and prevent heart diseases.
Timely treatment
Last but not least, treatment is an important part to prolong your life expectancy. Blood Pollution Therapy and Immunotherapy are all effective for your condition.
If you have any doubts about the above contents, you can email us renal-disease@hotmail.com. Best wishes!
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