What should people with IgA nephropathy pay attention to in their lives?
Limit salt intake
Patients with IgA nephropathy should limit excessive salt intake. In patients with IgA nephropathy with hypertension and renal insufficiency, a low-salt diet can help delay the progression of kidney disease and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Therefore, it is recommended that the daily salt intake is 3~6 g/day (1 beer bottle cap is about 6g).
Protein intake
Protein restriction is not recommended in patients with IgA nephropathy. Unless the patient progresses to renal insufficiency. A low-protein diet under physician guidance is required.
Weight loss
Obesity may worsen renal impairment in patients with IgA nephropathy, so weight loss should be recommended when BMI ≥ 25.
motion
Although exercise has been reported to increase proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy for a short period of time, after exercise, urine protein levels return to resting levels, so moderate exercise is recommended in patients with IgA nephropathy.
Quit smoking
Smoking may cause decreased kidney function in patients with IgA nephropathy. Smoking is also a major risk factor for lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, people with IgA nephropathy are advised to quit smoking or smoke as little as possible.