Renal tubular acidosis can be treated with diet

• April 28, 2024

The Renal Tubular Acidosis (ATR) it is a defect in the tubular handling of baking soda which may be due to a proximal tubular alteration or distal tubule . Therefore, one of the forms of treatment consists of administering, through a diet specific, large amount of Water , supplements baking soda , of potassium , calcium , phosphate Y vitamin D.

The control by medication is effective but also usually very aggressive with the stomach , which causes conditions such as gastritis .

To know more about this disease, its cause, symptomatology and treatments, we present a video of the Mexican Association for the Study of Renal Tubular Acidosis where they guide us in this regard:

Recommendations for a nutritional treatment against ATR:

1. Vegetables, fruits and vegetables . Consume daily because they help reduce acidosis .2. Proteins . Children should consume a lot protein , even of animal origin, to gain muscle, so that wounds heal better, and to strengthen immune system .3. Citrus . Ingesting a greater quantity favors the urinary excretion of citrates , that in some ATR Distals are low.4. Moderation . Have an adequate consumption of proteins of animal origin from beef, pork and processed foods, as well as beans and legumes in general, cereals and products based on wheat flour.

5. Include foods such as milk and dairy products, chicken, fish, avocado, coconut, corn, fresh vegetables and dried fruits such as almonds and nuts in the daily diet.6. Citrates . Sometimes this solution can hurt a bit the mouth , so it can be diluted in water or substances that can reduce its flavor and concentration, such as juices, milk, some soft drinks such as sprite, yakult, yogurt, gelatin, etc. If he potassium in the original solution gastritis , it is recommended to take a diet high in that nutrient.7. Supplements If the doctor considers it necessary, the diet can be reinforced vitamins water-soluble (B complex and vitamin C ).

Remember that a diet that abounds vegetables Y fruits containing organic acids, citric Y oxalic will form baking soda and consequently the acidity of urine.

According to the Association, there are really no foods that are contraindicated for children; Therefore, and given that each case usually presents some alterations of its own, the most important thing is that you determine together with the specialists the diet more appropriate for them.

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