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Watching what you eat is important if you are on dialysis. Your body needs to balance the level of many things in your diet. Some of them are water, potassium, and calcium. You also need to balance phosphorus and sodium. Pay close attention to how much of these are in the foods you eat. ‚
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What will the results be?
Using this diet helps make sure that you get the right amount of fluid and salt levels in your body. It also helps lower the build-up of waste in your body. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
Talk to your doctor about what type of drugs or supplements you will need to take. Take your drugs as ordered. ‚
What changes to diet are needed?
Talk to your doctor or dietitian about your personal diet plan. Ask your doctor about how much water you can drink. This may need to be limited to avoid swelling. Let your doctor know if you are a vegetarian. You may need extra help to get the right amount of protein from this diet. ‚
Who should use this diet?
People who go through dialysis should use this diet. ‚
What foods are good to eat?
Eat food rich in calories and protein. ‚
- Meats and proteins like:
- Breads and grains like:
- Milk products like:
- Yogurt
- Cream cheese
- Ricotta cheese
- Butter
- Margarine
- Heavy cream
- Sherbet
- Fruits like:
- Apples
- Berries
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pineapples
- Plums
- Vegetables like:
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Lettuce
- Peppers
- Radish
- Zucchini
- Yellow squash
Talk to your doctor about these foods if you need to control your blood sugar. ‚
What foods should be limited or avoided?
Stay away from foods that are high in water. You will also have to limit your potassium, phosphorus, and sodium or salt. If potassium builds up in your blood, it may cause heart problems. Phosphorus, in large amount in your blood, can take away the calcium in your blood. This may weaken your bones. Salt or sodium can trap fluids in your body and cause high blood pressure. Limit or stay away from eating these foods: ‚
- Breads and grains like:
- Whole wheat bread
- Brown rice
- Fruits like:
- Oranges
- Kiwis
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Bananas
- Melons
- Vegetables like:
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Winter squash
- Pumpkin
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Beets
- Spinach
- Parsnips
- Seasonings like:
- Other foods and drinks like:
- Canned foods
- Chips
- Restaurant foods
- Processed foods
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
Will there be any other care needed?
If you are diabetic, talk to your doctor about other food choices. ‚
What problems could happen?
Not eating the right diet plan may lead to other very bad health problems. ‚
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Weight gain
- Swelling
- Trouble breathing
- High blood pressure
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
Helpful tips
- Read the labels of the foods that you eat. This may help you stick to your diet.
- Eat less salty food to avoid thirst.
- Eat fresh foods.
- You may use herbs and spices to put flavor in your food.
- Use nondairy creamers instead of milk. This may help to lower the amount of phosphorus in your diet.
Where can I learn more?
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse ‚
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/eatright/ ‚
National Kidney Foundation ‚
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/pdf/nutri_hemo.pdf ‚
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dietary_hemodialysis.cfm ‚
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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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