"If you have kidney disease, you should eat less acid? Doctor's reminder: If you don't want kidney failure, you can't eat 4 kinds of acids in one bite"
"Lao Wang, the condition of your kidneys is really worrying." Doctor Liu Zhigang sighed as he flipped through Lao Wang's medical records.
"If you don't pay attention to your eating habits, I'm afraid you'll really have to meet in the dialysis room."
Despite being diagnosed with kidney disease, Lao Wang is in a particularly good mood today. He never let his illness affect his love of life.
At this time, he was moving furniture with his upstairs neighbor, Sister Li, for her last party in her new home.
Sister Li is a warm-hearted person who has been taking care of the neighbors in the building all these years.
This time, she is about to move into her son's newly purchased property, and before moving, she specially invited some close neighbors to have dinner as a farewell.
The dinner began, and the table was filled with all kinds of delicacies. Lao Wang, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li sat around a table, and everyone chatted about their own trivial matters in life. Seeing everyone's happy appearance, Sister Li's heart was full of reluctance.
"Xiao Wang, how is your body?" Sister Li asked with concern.
"Hey, it's still the same, kidney disease is a chronic disease." Lao Wang waved his hand, and although he said so, he still had a smile on his face. "But I'm glad to be here today, it's rare for everyone to get together, come, cheers!"
"Xiao Wang, you have to pay attention to your body, I heard that patients with kidney disease can't eat sour things, otherwise it's not good for your health." Xiao Zhang reminded him.
"That's true, that's what the doctor told me." Lao Wang nodded, "Speaking of which, how much does this acidic food affect kidney disease?" ”
"You're asking the right person." Sister Li answered with a smile, "My daughter-in-law is a doctor, and she explained this to me two days ago. ”
"Oh? Let's talk about it. Everyone immediately became interested and listened attentively.
Sister Li took a sip of tea and cleared her throat, "For patients with kidney disease, it is indeed necessary to reduce the intake of acidic foods, and the 'acid' here does not only refer to foods that taste sour, but to those foods that will produce acidic substances after metabolism in the body. ”
"What kind of food are there?" Lao Wang asked with a serious face.
"For example, meat, egg yolks, cheese, animal offal, etc., these foods will produce more acidic substances in the body." Sister Li explained, "Too much of this kind of food will increase the burden on the kidneys, which is not conducive to the control of the disease. ”
"Yes, I've heard similar advice from doctors before." "But what kind of impact will it have? ”
"This involves the acid-base balance of the human body." Sister Li began to explain in detail: "There is a very important balance mechanism inside our body, that is, acid-base balance. Normally, the body's blood is slightly alkaline, with a pH between 45.0 and 0.0. ”
"So does eating acidic foods upset this balance?" Lao Wang asked curiously.
"Exactly." Sister Li nodded affirmatively, "When we consume excessive acidic foods, more acidic metabolites will be produced in the body, such as urea, lactic acid, etc., which need to be excreted through the kidneys. ”
"But for patients with renal insufficiency, the excretion capacity of their kidneys has been weakened."
"This means that these acids will accumulate in the body, which may lead to metabolic acidosis, which can further damage kidney function." ”
"Is there anything else I need to pay attention to besides my diet?" Lao Wang asked.
"Actually, some habits in daily life are just as important." "For example, maintaining a regular work and rest time, avoiding overwork, exercising moderately, and maintaining a happy mood are all beneficial. ”
"Looks like it's really going to have to be more watchful." Lao Wang said thoughtfully.
"Indeed, health is precious and must be taken seriously." Sister Li said seriously, "Especially for kidney patients like you, you need to pay more attention to these details of life." ”
Everyone listened attentively and said that they had benefited a lot. Lao Wang had mixed feelings in his heart, not only grateful for everyone's concern, but also blamed himself for his previous carelessness.
After the meal, everyone talked happily, and time passed imperceptibly. In the blink of an eye, night had fallen.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Lao Wang returned to his home. Lying on the bed, he repeatedly recalled Sister Li's words and decided to pay more attention to food and living habits in the future.
Early the next morning, Lao Wang visited his attending doctor Liu Zhigang early. Seeing Lao Wang's serious expression, Dr. Liu couldn't help but smile and asked, "Lao Wang, why did you come to me so early today?" ”
"Dr. Liu, I learned a lot about kidney disease management by chatting with my neighbors yesterday, and I feel that I have neglected these aspects before." Lao Wang said solemnly, "Can you explain to me in more detail?" ”
"Absolutely." Dr. Liu nodded in agreement, "Actually, your condition has been relatively stable before, as long as you pay more attention to your diet and lifestyle habits, you can better control your condition." ”
"So, what foods should we avoid if we have kidney disease?" Lao Wang asked.
"First of all, high-protein foods." "For example, red meat, animal offal, cheese, etc., these foods can increase the production of urea in the body, which increases the burden on the kidneys. ”
"Next up are high-phosphorus foods." "These include soft drinks, processed foods, dairy products, etc., which are too high in phosphorus for the kidneys of patients with kidney disease to effectively excrete, and can easily cause hyperphosphatemia. ”
"And high-sodium foods." "For example, pickles, pickled products, fast food, etc., which are high in sodium and can easily cause high blood pressure and cause further damage to the kidneys. ”
"Does that mean you can't eat any of these foods?" Lao Wang asked.
"Not exactly." Dr. Liu shook his head and explained, "It is okay to consume in moderation, but the key is to control the intake and not too much. ”
"Is there anything else I need to pay attention to besides diet?" Lao Wang continued to ask.
"Maintaining a good lifestyle is equally important," Dr. Lau emphasises, "maintaining a regular routine, avoiding overexertion, exercising moderately, and maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset will help you better manage your condition." ”
"What exercises are suitable for us patients with kidney disease?" Lao Wang asked curiously.
"Low-impact exercises such as walking, tai chi, and yoga are all good choices, but you should choose according to your physical condition and avoid overly strenuous activities," Dr. Lau patiently replied. ”
"It seems that there are many things that really need to be paid attention to." Lao Wang said with emotion.
"Yes, health is very important and must be taken seriously." "Especially for kidney disease patients like you, you should pay attention to these details of life." ”
Lao Wang listened intently, nodding his head in agreement from time to time. He was filled with mixed emotions, both grateful for the doctor's careful guidance and blaming himself for his previous negligence.
Back at home, Wang made up his mind to pay more attention to the adjustment of diet and living habits from now on.
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