Diet Plan for a Child of 10yrs With Lupus Nephritis

2015-02-26 07:05

Lupus Nephritis is a kind of kidney disease caused by SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). In children, systemic lupus erythematosus is often more severe than in adults. This article is about a diet plan for child of 10 years of Lupus Nephritis. Any questions, please leave a message below or email to us at kidney-symptoms@hotmail.com.

Effects of diet on Lupus Nephritis patients

Eating, diet and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing Lupus Nephritis, but is indeed helpful for relieving some symptoms.

Diet plan for Lupus Nephritis

● Reduce sodium intake: This is helpful Lupus Nephritis with high blood pressure. The sodium often from salt, so you need to take the slat shaft off the table. In addition, salty foods like processed meat, canned soups and fast foods should be avoided. Some snacks also contain high sodium, and you should read the label before you give them to your child.

● Sun-sensitive foods

Some foods containing vitamin C like carrots, celery, lemon, leek, pawpaw, potatoes, mango, eggplant and spinach should also be avoided. Or if your child take them, he or she should stay at inside the house to avoid sunlight. These foods will aggravate the lupus.

● Control protein intake: Protein will produce some wastes after metabolism. These wastes will burden the kidneys. Yet, high-quality protein foods are good to be consumed, because they can ensure the supply of calories. In that case, you can give your child with egg white, fish, milk and lean meat.

Treatment for children Lupus Nephritis

Commonly used medicines for Lupus Nephritis in adults may not be suitable for children. However, we have some natural remedies based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath and Foot Bath. They are very easy to be applied and very safe for children.

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