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How can you care for yourself when you have proteinuria?
- Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. You will get more details on the specific medicines your doctor prescribes.
- Work with your doctor and dietitian to set up a diet that will be healthy for you. You may need to:
- Eat a heart-healthy diet to keep the fat (cholesterol) in your blood under control.
- Eat a low-salt diet to keep your blood pressure at normal levels.
- Limit protein in your foods.
- Limit the amount of fluids you drink.
- If you have diabetes, try to keep your blood sugar at normal or near-normal levels.
- Follow your diet. Eat a variety of foods. Spread carbohydrate throughout your meals.
- If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good choice. Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.
- Check your blood sugar as often as your doctor recommends.
- Do not smoke. Smoking raises your risk of many health problems, including kidney damage. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good.
- Do not take ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen (Tylenol), or similar medicines, unless your doctor tells you to. These medicines may make kidney problems worse.
- Check with your doctor before you take any herbal supplements or over-the-counter medicines.
When should you call for help?
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You do not get better as expected.
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