Options For Treating Azotemia

Changes To Eating Habits

Sometimes azotemia can lead to another condition called nephrotic syndrome. This condition is characterized by albuminuria, hypoalbuminuria, hyperlipidemia, and edema. While shifts in eating habits don't prevent or cure nephrotic syndrome, limiting the intake of certain substances does improve symptoms.

It's common knowledge that too much salt can cause water retention leading to edema. If an individual already has edema, eating salt can make the condition worse. This is why patients with edema from nephrotic syndrome are encouraged to adopt a low-sodium diet. Another example is adopting a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol due to hyperlipidemia. Since hyperlipidemia is characterized by having too much fat in the blood, it makes sense to adopt a low-fat diet.

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