If you have kidney disease, don't eat these 8 kinds of food, especially if you have uremia

Diet control is very important for patients with kidney disease, especially those with uremia. The following 8 kinds of food should be paid special attention and should be avoided as much as possible.

1. Starfruit

It contains a neurotoxin that may cause poisoning reactions in patients with renal insufficiency, especially those with uremia, leading to serious consequences such as nausea, vomiting, limb numbness and even coma.

2. Banana

Bananas are rich in potassium. The kidneys of patients with kidney disease have reduced potassium excretion ability. Excessive intake of bananas can easily lead to hyperkalemia, which can cause dangerous conditions such as arrhythmia and cardiac arrest.

3. Oranges

It also contains high potassium, and consumption by patients with uremia may increase the accumulation of potassium in the body, causing adverse effects on the heart and neuromuscular system.

4. Watermelon

The water content is extremely high. Eating it in large quantities will increase the burden on the kidneys, causing worsening edema and may also induce complications such as heart failure. Patients with kidney disease, especially those with uremia, should strictly control their intake.

5. Nuts

Foods such as walnuts, almonds, and cashews are high in phosphorus and fat, which will increase the metabolic burden on the kidneys and easily lead to hyperphosphatemia, affecting calcium absorption and bone health.

6. Animal offal

It is rich in cholesterol and purine, which will not only aggravate hyperlipidemia, but also may induce gout and further damage kidney function.

7. Pickled Foods

The extremely high salt content can lead to water and sodium retention, increase blood pressure, increase the filtration burden on the kidneys, and be detrimental to the control and recovery of kidney disease.

8. Seafood

Most seafood contains high levels of protein and purine, which increase the burden on the kidneys. For patients with uremic kidneys, this may lead to an increased risk of azotemia and gout attacks.

Kidney disease patients should keep these dietary taboos in mind and strictly manage their diet to protect kidney function, delay disease progression, and improve quality of life. Let us avoid "diet minefields" and protect kidney health!