Sir my dad's is kidney patient doctor suggested for don't eat potassium linked foods. What are good foods to to be given a kidney patients.
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Fluid intake is regulated on basis of urinary output, other water loss from vomiting or diarrhea. Total fluid intake should not exceed ? 500 ml + previous day's urine output + total water loss from vomiting or diarrhea or any other causes. ? You should consume a minimum of 600-1,000 kcal. ? Generally 35-50 kilocalories per kg body weight should be consumed to maintain positive nitrogen balance. ? Have high calorie diet. Increase intakes of fats and carbohydrates. ? Reduce intake of proteins ? (40 gm per day / 1.0-1.5 gm per kg body weight) if you are on dialysis or hemodialysis. ? Consume at least 100 gms of carbohydrate per day, it minimizes tissue protein breakdown. ? If on nasogastric tube feeding administer 700 ml of 15 % glucose. ? Sodium intake is based on measurements of sodium ions in serum and urine. If you are not on dialysis you should restrict sodium intake. ? Restrict Sodium intake to 500-1,000 mg per day. ? If you are on dialysis sodium can be consumed in accordance with the serum levels of sodium ion. ? In the recovery phase, urine output is increased and a return of the ability to eliminate wastes. Gradually you can increase intake of protein, potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Fluid and electrolyte balance should be monitored and dietary changes should be done accordingly. It will take at least six months to come back to normal routine diet. ? During kidney disease body's need for certain vitamins and minerals changes. Normally in healthy condition we get adequate amount of vitamins and minerals form our regular diet, but as in kidney disease diet limits certain food groups, hence one needs to take certain vitamin and mineral supplements. Take these supplements under the guidance of your physician. ? Vitamin C supplements, helps to increase immunity and combat the infection. ? Vitamin B complex, certain B vitamins like B6, B12 and folic acid along with iron and EPO (erythropoietin, given in renal failure to avoid anemia) and iron prevents anemia. Other B vitamins like ? thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin helps to convert food into energy. ? Iron supplements can be taken, but consult your physician. ? You can also take calcium supplements; it binds the phosphorus from food and serves to provide extra calcium that your body needs. Along with calcium you can take vitamin D supplements, helps to keep bones healthy. ? Consume 2 table spoon of fresh flax seed oil, reduces / slows the process of further renal damage.
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Avoid citrus fruits ,banana and potatoes. Give him egg, chicken for good quality protein. For detailed plan mail me his all reports.
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