Search Encyclopedia Children with nephrotic syndrome may have trouble regulating their body's water balance. This can cause fluid retention (edema). The diet for a child with nephrotic syndrome may include salt (sodium) and fluid restriction. These restrictions in the diet may help to regulate your child's fluid
balance. Any food that is liquid at room temperature counts as a fluid. This includes the following: Milk, water, juice, soda, and other drinks Ice cubes Ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt Popsicles Gelatin Soup Pudding Your child's healthcare provider will discuss with you how much fluid your child should have 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. Talk to your child's healthcare provider for more 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 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. Your child's healthcare provider or dietitian will advise you on how much fluid your child may have each day. This amount is usually given in ounces,
cups, or cubic centimeters (cc). 1 ounce = 30 cc 1 cup = 8 ounces = 240 cc 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 ounces = 480 cc 1 quart = 4 cups = 32 ounces = 960 cc 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce = 15 cc 1 teaspoon = 5 cc 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 allowed in your child's diet depends on your child's medical condition. Your
child's healthcare provider or dietitian will determine how much sodium your child can have. This is usually expressed in milligrams (mg) per day. Some common sodium restrictions include 1,500 to 2,000 mg per day. Sodium intake for your child will often be based on his or her weight. With most low-sodium diets, high-sodium foods are limited. Salt is not allowed in food preparation or at the table. The following foods are high in sodium. Your child
should not eat them if he or she has been prescribed a low-sodium diet: Most canned foods (vegetables, meats, pasta meals) Processed foods (meats, such as bologna, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs, and sausage) Cheese Dried pasta and rice mixes Most soups (canned and dried) Snack foods (chips, popcorn, pretzels, cheese puffs, salted nuts) Dips, sauces, and salad dressings You can
often find low-sodium versions of different foods to use in place of the higher-sodium varieties. Plain breads, cereals, rice, and pasta (not dried pasta or rice mixes) Vegetables and fruits (fresh or frozen) Meats (fresh cuts, not processed meats) Milk and yogurt (these tend to be moderate in sodium) Drinks such as juices, tea, fruit drink or punch, and some soda (sports drinks have sodium so these may need to be limited) What are low-sodium seasonings?The following are considered low-sodium seasonings and don’t need to be restricted:
What seasonings are high in sodium?The following seasonings are high in sodium, but may be used in limited amounts, in most cases. Limit the following seasonings to 1 tablespoon per meal:
How to reduce your child's salt intakeThe following recommendations may help to decrease the amount of salt in your child's diet:
Sample plan for 3,000 mg sodium restrictionIn many cases with nephrotic syndrome, your child may be placed on a 3,000 mg per day sodium-restricted diet. If this is the case, the following meal plan has been designed as an example to meet this restriction:
Definitions for sodium claims on food labelsAs you prepare foods for your child, it is important to read food labels carefully. Consider the following:
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What are the foods to be avoided for nephritis?Your child should not eat them if he or she has been prescribed a low-sodium diet:. Most canned foods (vegetables, meats, pasta meals). Processed foods (meats, such as bologna, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs, and sausage). Cheese.. Dried pasta and rice mixes.. Most soups (canned and dried). What is the best treatment for nephrotic syndrome?Treatment. Blood pressure medications. Drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce blood pressure and the amount of protein released in urine. ... . Water pills (diuretics). ... . Cholesterol-reducing medications. ... . Blood thinners (anticoagulants). ... . Immune system-suppressing medications.. Which of the following dietary nutrients should be restricted when the patient has renal failure?People with kidney disease may need to control these important nutrients: sodium, potassium and phosphorus.
Can you drink with nephrotic syndrome?Drinking alcohol can generally be done safely in moderation, even if you have CKD, polycystic kidney disease, end stage renal disease (ESRD) or diabetes. Take caution, however, if you have high blood pressure. Also, be aware of ingredients and nutrient content of the beverage you choose to drink.
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