Question 1

what are the signs that allupurinol is being effective in patient with gout?

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No pain: Allopurinol is effective it you are not having gouty attacks and tophi are shrinking or disappearing from you skin around joints.

Question 2

can i take whey protein while having my allopurinol?

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: Yes, you can take both.

Question 3

good afternoon, everyone. is it okay to give allopurinol to a patient who's using aspirin?

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: It should be fine to give allopurinol to a person who is taking aspirin. There is no interaction between these 2 medicines so they are ok to take together. Good luck!

Question 4

can  a  kidney  patient   take   protein  power?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: Patients with kidney disease should avoid high protein diet.

Question 5

why would there be no low protein section in food store for ckd patients?

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Traditionally : In the old days when we didn't have dialysis available, low protein diets were often used to treat patients with advanced kidney disease. Now, however, the recommended daily protein intake  for such patients is about 0.8 gram per kilo body weight. In other words, you do need protein in slightly lower amounts, but extremely low intake will do more harm than good by causing a malnutrition.

Question 6

what could be the clinical/medical significance of a trace of protein in a patient's urine?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Small amounts of protein in the urine are a normal occurrence.

Question 7

what is recomended protein shake for dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

Variety available: Protein shakes are generally good, but patients with renal failure must be mindful that their protein intake does not exceed the amount recommended based on their dialysis regimen. Check with your nephrologist next time you are treated. Take care!

Question 8

which whey protein in best for dialysis patients?

Accepted Answer

Whey Proteins: Most important - look at phosphorous and potassium content and talk to your dietician before you start anything.  Products that I have seen suggested are now foods whey protein and body fortress whey protein.  But check everything out thoroughly before starting including checking with your doctor.

Question 9

what foods cantain contractile proteins? what kind of a diet (what kinds of proteins) should a parkinson's patient have?

Accepted Answer

No special diet: All proteins are digested digested to amino acids when eaten, from which your body synthesizes its own contractile proteins, for muscle for example. Regarding diet, we're talking about a well-balanced nutritious diet. There is no special diet for persons suffering Parkinson's disease. Hope that helps.

Question 10

is protein shakes for dialysis patient, ok?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Important to review dietary restrictions with your nephrology team. It depends on what type of kidney disease you have call them.

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