I have addisona diease . My ultrasound shows I have a poorly visualized  pancreatic tail,mild atheromatous diease of the abdominal aorta, slight right renal cortical thinning,borederline prominent hepayic size at 17.2, andleft kidney shos signs indicative of some renal diease. I am in a state of shock. My doctor tells me all they can do is watch my bllod pressure and monito my blood sugar. I have red that the thinning of the cortex is the begining of the death of the kidney. Is that true ? Is there a special diet I should follow. What about vitamin supplements?
HiT hanks for your query. While thinning of renal cortex is a sign of kidney disease it certainly does not mean that your kidneys are dying. We can slow down the progression of your kidney disease by a number of measures about which your doctor will be able to tell you. As far as diet is concerned you will benefit from a low salt, moderate protein diet (a consultation with the dietitian will be useful). Vitamin supplements are good for your health but will not have any role in preventing the progression of kidney disease. Hope this helps Good luck