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Protein needs, renal disease and ulcer, not on dialysis?

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Dr. S. Smiley Thakur answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Complex: Skin ulcerations require adequate circulation and nutrition to heal. Protein restriction is not appropriate in this circumstance.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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