What should people with kidney failure not eat?

Kidney is an important organ responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products, excreting urine, regulating blood volume,... Therefore, when kidney function declines, it will seriously affect health. health and life, if not promptly detected and treated. So people with kidney failure should not eat what food and nutrition for people with kidney failure, let's find out through the article below.

Kidneys are organs located in the back, next to the position in the back, located on both sides of the spine and on the waist. Kidneys have the function of filtering blood, removing wastes and waste, excreting urine, regulating blood pressure and regulating blood volume
Based on the above functions, it can be seen that the kidneys have an extremely important role in sustaining human life. When in good health, the kidneys will help excrete waste and remove excess coconut from the body. When the kidneys are weak, they will not be able to filter and eliminate toxins, leaving toxins in the body. Then, the blockage and severe kidney damage cause kidney failure.
Kidney failure is when the damage of the kidneys cannot be reversed, over time, the kidney function will become weaker and worse.

Symptoms that signal kidney failure patients can see as follows:
Body fatigue, thin and pale Headache Headache Swelling of the whole body Loss of appetite, nausea Frequent urination If not detected early and treated promptly , kidney failure can lead to death due to complications of kidney failure.
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Kidney failure is a dangerous disease that, if not diagnosed and monitored well, can leave dangerous complications. In addition, nutrition for people with kidney failure also needs to be considered. Accordingly, when being diagnosed with kidney failure, patients need to adjust their nutrition and eating habits accordingly, to avoid overworking the kidneys.
Nutrition in kidney failure is very important, because they have the effect of slowing the progression of the disease, prolonging the time without dialysis. Therefore, the patient eats scientifically, as recommended by the doctor or nutritionist. The principles of nutrition in kidney failure to remember are as follows:

People with kidney failure should eat less foods with protein ingredients in their meals such as meat, fish, milk, eggs, rice, beans, spinach, bean sprouts,... For patients with a weight from 50 to 55 kg, should only provide protein for the body with 50g of meat and fish, add 1 cup of fresh milk about 250ml and 1 bowl of rice. In addition, patients should abstain from animal organs, grilled, fried, and greasy foods.
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Patients with kidney failure should limit protein from animals but can use protein cereals to replace eating meat and fish. In addition, patients can add some starchy tubers in daily small meals such as sweet potatoes, taro, tapioca flour,...
Consume sugar by using sugar cane, honey , sweet fruit, drink milk to supplement calcium. Add fat about 30-40 grams a day, should use fats from plants such as olive oil, peanut oil, ...

Patients with kidney failure need to eat bland, limit salt and MSG. Only 2 to 4 grams of salt should be used a day, depending on the patient's health status with kidney failure, to avoid edema. In addition, patients should also avoid foods containing a lot of salt such as: pickles, salted eggplant, meat, salted braised fish. If the patient has edema and less urination, the amount of salt in daily food should be limited.
In addition, sick people should not eat processed foods because in these products often use a lot of salt to preserve and not ensure safety and hygiene.

Vegetables and fruits are high in potassium, especially leafy vegetables, fruits such as oranges, grapes, peaches, bananas, chocolate. However, patients with kidney failure should only use 2 to 4 grams a day.

Patients with kidney failure should limit water intake, the amount of water depends on the condition and severity of the disease. Normally, patients with kidney failure should drink from 300ml to 500ml. In addition, patients should also not use stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks. Do not eat acidic foods such as yogurt, salted vegetables,
For patients with kidney failure undergoing dialysis for treatment, they can eat and drink almost normally, but need to increase protein consumption and eat light meals. Limit salt and MSG.
In the treatment of any disease, nutrition is always an important factor, directly affecting the treatment process as well as the patient's ability to recover. Therefore, patients with kidney failure need to maintain a scientific diet and strictly follow the doctor's instructions for good health.
With many years of experience in the examination and treatment of urological diseases, at present, Vinmec International General Hospital has become one of the major health care centers, capable of examination and screening. filtering and treating many diseases in depth. Therefore, if you are diagnosed with kidney failure, you can go to Vinmec International General Hospital to examine and receive support and advice from doctors and nutritionists.