“What should my son be eating for his kidney health?”
My son had a kidney infection quite recently, and the infection came really sudden. It was definitely from a UTI but he didn't experience any symptoms until it spread to his kidney. Should he be changing his diet to maintain his kidney health?
2 Answers
Only if his doctor has determined that the infection has altered his kidney function. As a general rule, the DASH diet (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash/following-dash) is the one I recommend because it reduces the risk of high blood pressure, is excellent in helping people with kidney stones not firm new stones, and is ideal for losing weight if combined with adequate exercise.
Hi, in the case of acute infection, you should be seeking medical help from your primary care doctor. Depending on severity of the condition, your doctor may or may not suggest any changes to the diet. Hope this helps!
