In the following article, we will give the 7 diet tips for dialysis patients.
Top 1: Supply enough calories
Dialysis patients need to supply enough calories, because less calories intake will increase the protein metabolism, which will cause more wastes in body, and it will increase the kidney burden and cause further kidney damage.
Top 2: Choose high quality protein
Dialysis patients need to choose the high quality protein in their daily diet, which may include fish, chicken, lean meat, etc, and patients need to take the proper amount of high quality protein depending on their own illness condition.
Top 3: Control the sodium intake
Too much sodium intake will worsen the high blood pressure and swelling, so dialysis patients need to limit the sodium intake in their daily diet.
Top 4: Control the phosphorus intake
Too much phosphorus in blood will cause the loss of calcium, which can cause the bone problems for patients, and the high phosphorus level in blood can also lead to skin itching, which will affect the normal life of patients. So dialysis patients need to avoid the foods high in phosphorus, and it will be good for their disease.
Top 5: Control the potassium intake
Dialysis patients also need to control the potassium intake, because the high potassium level in blood will cause irregular heart beat, hear failure or even sudden death, so patients need to avoid the foods high in potassium.
Top 6: Take proper amount of fluid
Too much fluid intake can increase the blood pressure and even cause the enlargement of heart or swelling in lungs, and it can also be bad for dialysis patients. So they need to take proper amount of the fluid, which can be beneficial for their condition.
Top 7: Avoid the foods with high fat
Dialysis patients also need to avoid the foods with high fat, and it can help prevent the cardiovascular disease for patients.
Above are the top 7 diet tips for dialysis patients, and we hope this will be helpful for them. If you still have any questions after reading, you can consult online doctor, or you can also leave a message below. We will do our good to help you.
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