Guide To Major Acute Renal Failure Treatments

Diet Control

To assist with the overall recovery, doctors may recommend changes in diet. The three most important areas a doctor will concentrate on for renal failure patients are phosphorus, salt, and potassium. Once the patient's kidneys fully recover, they may not need a special diet and can return to normal eating habits, though they should work with a dietitian to determine if they need to limit different types of food. Individuals can expect to limit bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes for the potassium concern; fast food and other convenience foods for the salt concern; and milk, cheese, and dried beans for the phosphorus concern. While an individual's kidneys are considered unhealthy, they may also have to count the grams of protein they ingest, especially if their body is holding too much calcium in it.

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