Diet Nutrition for Nephrotic Syndrome in Child

Nephrotic syndrome is a common kidney disease for people, especially among child. when child suffer from nephrotic syndrome, they need to keep a well planed diet, which can help reduce the kidney burden and protect the kidney function.

Helpful hints for restricting your child's fluid intake

Your child's doctor will discuss with you how much fluid your child should consume on a daily basis, based on his or her medical condition. The following recommendations may help with effectively monitoring and restricting your child's fluid intake. Consult your child's doctor for additional information:
Identify the amount of fluid your child's favorite glass or cup holds, so that you do not have to measure your fluids every time. Try using small glasses. Small amounts of fluid in a big glass look like less than small amounts of fluid in a small glass.

Keep track of how much fluid your child drinks each day; record amounts on a chart by the refrigerator or another convenient place.

Avoid salty foods, as they increase thirst.

Iced tea and lemonade quench thirst better than soda.

Frozen pieces of fruit (melon, berries, grapes) can help quench thirst.

Chewing gum or hard candy can help to quench thirst.

Have your child rinse his or her mouth with cold water, but do not swallow.
Sucking on a lemon wedge can stimulate saliva and moisten the mouth.

Splashing cold water on your child's face and body can help him or her cool off.

Staying out of the sun can help keep your child from becoming thirsty on a hot day.

Following a low-sodium diet (salt-restricted diet)


A low-sodium or salt-restricted diet may be used to help prevent or reduce fluid retention in your child's body. The amount of sodium or salt allowed in your child's diet depends on your child's medical condition. Your child's doctor or dietitian will determine the amount of sodium allowed in your child's diet. This is usually expressed in milligrams (mg) per day. Some common sodium restrictions include 2,000, 3,000, or 4,000 mg per day. With most sodium-restricted diets, high-sodium foods are limited and salt is not allowed in food preparation or at the table.

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