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What diet is recommended to follow with peritoneal dialysis?
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High Protein diet: Patients lose large amounts of protein during peritoneal dialysis and a high protein diet is recommended.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Avoid constipation: In addition to higher protein, you want to make sure your stools remain soft -- constipated intestines can make the catheter in your abdomen work poorly.
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