Chronic nephritis is becoming more and more serious in today's society. There are many causes of chronic nephritis, and different causes require different treatment methods. Therefore, we must understand the causes in order to treat it properly. Let's take a closer look below.
The two major causes of chronic nephritis
Chronic glomerulonephritis, also known as chronic nephritis, is characterized by proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension, and edema as the basic clinical manifestations. The onset of the disease varies, the condition is persistent, and the progression of the disease is slow. It can lead to varying degrees of renal function impairment and eventually develop into a group of glomerular diseases that cause chronic renal failure.
1. Subclinical type of acute glomerulonephritis is difficult to diagnose, so the actual percentage may be higher.
2. Various bacteria, viruses, or parasites can cause this disease through immune mechanisms, inflammatory mediators, and non-immune mechanisms.
Dietary therapy for chronic nephritis
Dietary therapy 1: Steamed Crucian Carp with Fermented Black Beans
Ingredients: 30g fermented black beans, 30g white sugar, 200g crucian carp, appropriate amount of Shaoxing wine.
Method: Wash the crucian carp, remove the scales and internal organs, place it in a steaming tray, sprinkle fermented black beans, Shaoxing wine, and white sugar on top. Steam over high heat for 20 minutes.
Usage: Eat as a meal.
Effects: Clears heat, detoxifies, and reduces swelling. Suitable for chronic nephritis.
Dietary therapy 2: Jade Gown Porridge
Ingredients: 200g watermelon rind, 100g glutinous rice, 30g rock sugar.
Method: Wash the watermelon rind, cut it into thin strips, and squeeze out the juice with a cheesecloth. Wash the glutinous rice. Put the glutinous rice in a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Add the watermelon juice and rock sugar to dissolve.
Usage: Eat as a meal.
Effects: Clears heat, detoxifies, diuretic, and reduces swelling. Suitable for chronic nephritis.
Dietary therapy 3: Golden Cherry Porridge
Ingredients: 15g golden cherry, 50g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method: Cut open the golden cherry and remove the core and thorns. Wash the glutinous rice. Put both in a pot, add enough water, and cook into porridge. After the porridge is cooked, add rock sugar.
Usage: Eat warm as breakfast or dinner. Twice a day, one bowl each time.
Effects: Tonifies the kidneys, consolidates essence, astringes the intestines to relieve diarrhea, and treats frequent urination. Suitable for chronic nephritis.
Dietary therapy 4: Black Fungus and Yellow Flower Soup
Ingredients: 15g black fungus, 50g yellow flower, 30g rock sugar.
Method: Soak the black fungus and yellow flower in clean water to remove impurities. Drain the water. Crush the rock sugar. Put the black fungus, yellow flower, and rock sugar into a pot, add 2000ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
Usage: Drink as a meal.
Effects: Clears heat, diuretic, nourishes and replenishes blood. Suitable for chronic nephritis.
The four dietary restrictions for chronic nephritis
1. Limit salt intake.
2. Limit foods high in purine and nitrogen.
3. Limit plant protein intake.
4. Limit fluid intake.
