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What Diet Should Be Followed While Suffering From A Kidney Disease?

I have stage 4 kidney failure, the renal asso. gave me a diet to go by on what not to eat which doesn t give me very much to eat! are there recipes that can help me figure out what I can eat and how much? I never had any problem s with my kidney s before and now Im in stage 4 I just found out in March of this year. they found cyst s but not in a bunch if you know what I mean,,Can you help me try to figure out what to eat and how much I also get pain in my upper back what is that mean? please help me thank you Brenda
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Hello,

At stage 4 kidney disease you need to take care that your blood pressure, blood sugar or heart problems are all maintained. Diet should be taken special care of. Potassium & phosphate levels should be monitored regularly.

Take food that is low in salt, low in potassium, phosphorus & protein. You can take cranberry juice, blueberry, apples, onions, garlic, milk, coffee with not dairy creamer, fruits like grapes, fresh peas, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, peach, hot beverages.

Avoid whole grain bread, processed food, dairy products, organ meats, cola beverages. You can take the help of a dietitian to make a diet chart for you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Diet Should Be Followed While Suffering From A Kidney Disease?

Hello, At stage 4 kidney disease you need to take care that your blood pressure, blood sugar or heart problems are all maintained. Diet should be taken special care of. Potassium & phosphate levels should be monitored regularly. Take food that is low in salt, low in potassium, phosphorus & protein. You can take cranberry juice, blueberry, apples, onions, garlic, milk, coffee with not dairy creamer, fruits like grapes, fresh peas, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, peach, hot beverages. Avoid whole grain bread, processed food, dairy products, organ meats, cola beverages. You can take the help of a dietitian to make a diet chart for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician