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Diet - chronic kidney disease   

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Alternative names:

Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - diet, pre-dialysis diet, chronic renal failure diet

Definition:

A diet used in the people with abnormal kidney renal function to prevent progression of renal disease. It is usually low in protein and may be low-sodium, and low-potassium. It may also involve fluid restriction. In diabetic patients with renal disease a low carbohydrate diet may also be used.

Functions

The purpose of a diet that restricts protein is to decrease the protein load on the kidney and slow down progression of renal disease. Sodium may be restricted to improve blood pressure control and to avoid fluid accumulation. Potassium is restricted because if it is not excreted effectively it can accumulate and result in dangerous heart rhythms.

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