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Why Should Someone On Dialysis Be On A Low Protein Diet?
This article describes the diet necessary in patients with end-stage kidney disease on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The diet is usually high in protein and low-sodium, low-potassium, and low-phosphorus. Fluid intake is also restricted.
Alternative Names
End stage renal disease - diet; Hemodialysis - diet; Peritoneal dialysis - diet
Function
The purpose of this diet is to maintain a balance of electrolytes, minerals, and fluid in patients on dialysis. The...
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Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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