KidneyCare dr.varun vijay

18/11/2025

Most people with Kidney Disease believe they must avoid ALL fruits… or that eating the “wrong” one will instantly worsen their kidneys.

But this is NOT true - and this myth actually harms more than it helps.

Here’s the reality 👇

🍌 Bananas aren’t dangerous for every kidney patient
It depends on your potassium levels - not the fruit itself.

🍅 Tomatoes aren’t the enemy
Most kidney patients can eat them if cooked and portion-controlled.

Apples, and pears are extremely kidney-friendly
Yet many avoid them out of fear.

The real danger?
❌ Salt
❌ Packaged foods
❌ Hidden sodium snacks
❌ Late-night meals
NOT fruits.

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01/11/2025

Keep ur kidneys healthy.

23/10/2025

*Protein intake and kidney disease*

Protein intake plays a crucial role in kidney health, especially for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The relationship depends on how healthy the kidneys are and how much protein is being consumed. Here’s a clear breakdown:

🧠 1. Why protein matters
Protein is essential for body repair, muscle maintenance, and immunity.

When protein is broken down, it produces nitrogenous waste (urea, creatinine) that the kidneys must filter out.

If kidneys are healthy, they can handle this easily.
If kidneys are damaged, excess protein can increase their workload and speed up progression of kidney disease.

⚖️ 2. In people with healthy kidneys
A normal protein intake (0.8–1.0 g/kg body weight/day) is safe.

Even slightly higher intakes (like in athletes) are not harmful if kidney function is normal and hydration is adequate.

👉 Example:
A 70 kg healthy adult = 56–70 g protein/day.

🚨 3. In people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Protein restriction is often advised depending on the stage of CKD:

CKD Stage eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) Recommended Protein Intake

Early CKD (1–2) (eGFR >60) ~0.8 g/kg/day

Moderate CKD (3) (eGFR30–59) 0.6–0.8 g/kg/day

Advanced CKD (4–5, not on dialysis)** (eGFR

23/10/2025

🩸 Early Kidney Warning Sign

If your ankles, feet, or face are swelling — your kidneys might be struggling to remove extra fluid from your body.

Don’t ignore it. Early checkups can prevent long-term kidney damage.

🩺 Tip: Regularly monitor your blood pressure and creatinine levels.

24/09/2025

Natural doesnot always mean safe. Beware......

For more details, contact

Dr.varun vijay mahajan
Consultant Nephrologist
Mokha Hospital and kidney care centre
Amritsar

13/07/2025