Question 1

can i use lemon for dialysis patient who is in a renal diet ?

Accepted Answer

Lemon and dialysis: Lemon juice has potassium (k). Elevated k levels are common in dialysis  patients due to their kidneys not being able to eliminate k. Ask the patient's renal dietician (d) your question. The d will know the patient's k level and  residual renal function. The d will be able to tell you how much, and if you should, give lemons to the patient in question.

Question 2

was told i have renal failure and cretin level 7 , can i avoid dialysis .

i am on a very heavy diet avoiding sodium, potassium, protin?

Accepted Answer

See a nephrologist: Only a kidney specialist can address this question. The underlying cause of your renal failure is likely going to factor in to the answer.  With a creatinine of 7 you should already be seeing a nephrologist.

Question 3

is gatorade okay for patient with renal diet?

Accepted Answer

Ok if no potasssium: Gatoraide is ok if you are on a renal diet only if the gatoraide does not have potassium in it.

Question 4

can using lemon be allowed in the renal diet ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it is safe.

Question 5

is lemonade appropriate to drink on a renal diet?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Citrus fruit juice is high in potassium and should be monitored caerfully.

Question 6

how critical is "renal diet" with creati.stable at 1.4 2 to 1.57 ?.solitary kidny since 1987.egfr 48 . age 68.

Accepted Answer

Important: Generally speaking with any significant renal insufficiency it is important to control hypertension, diabetes, lipids, and protein intake.  Besides the feeling it is helping slowing the onset of frank renal failure, this diet also reduces acid, potassium and phosphate production.  So, in addition to the medicines you are taking it is deemed important.

Question 7

what does it mean when your put on a renal diet?

Accepted Answer

Renal Diet: Wastes in the blood come from food and liquids that are consumed. People with kidney disease must adhere to a kidney diet to cut down on the amount of waste in their blood. Following a kidney diet may also bolster kidney function and delay total kidney failure.A kidney diet is one that is low in sodium, phosphorous and protein.Every person is different, a dietician will work with each patient.

Question 8

please suggest what foods are limited on a renal diet?

Accepted Answer

Renal diet: It depends on the degree of renal insufficiency.  For mild disease, salt is the most important item to limit.  As the degree of renal failure progresses, you should watch phosphorus intake and potassium intake as those are both cleared by the kidney and can lead to significant problems as they build up.  Limiting salt intake to 1.5-2grams/daily is important for a healthy bp.

Question 9

are there any home delivery food plans for people on renal diet?

Accepted Answer

Protein: You need to look carefully at the protein content. Depending on your renal function, it may be too much for your kidneys to handle.

Question 10

what vegetables should be taken in a renal diet for a type 2 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Green: Main thing in diet is to reduce carbs to improve diabetes and thereby preserve kidney function. Green vegs have least sugar.

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