In kidney failure, the kidneys have a hard time excreting waste product and so this waste accumulates in the body which can cause harm to the body. One of the ways in which this harm is taken out of the body is thru dialysis.

In the simplest of terms, Dialysis is a process where the blood of the person with kidney failure is filtered and the waste product is lost,

This dialysis machine basically does the job of the kidneys, because the kidneys can no longer function


One of the things that the kidneys have a hard time excreting is potassium, and so potassium piles up in your bloodstream

What is potassium and it function the body?


Potassium controls your nerves and muscles and how they function.

Your heart also beats at a regular rate because the potassium levels are okay, any imbalance in this level can lead to an abnormal beating of your heart which can be dangerous for your heart

The kidneys also help to ensure that your potassium is kept a normal level


When the kidneys fail, they can no longer keep the levels at normal levels, so the person with kidney failure will have to rely on dialysis to keep the potassium levels from rising, till the next dialysis

That means that they should avoid meals or fruits that contain high levels of potassium,

They include:

(Fruits)

Avocado
Bananas
Dried fruits
Honeydew
Kiwi
Mangos
Oranges & orange juice
Pawpaw


(Vegetables)

Dried beans and peas
Pumpkin (Ugwu)
Potatoes, French fries
Spinach (cooked)
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, tomato sauce


BOILING OR COOKING POTATOES DOUBLE CAN REDUCE THE POTASSIUM CONTENT IN THEM BY ABOUT 50%.

(Dairy)

Ice cream
Milk
Yoghurt


(Others)

Chocolate
Seeds and nuts


List of foods containing low potassium include:

(But ask your doctor about the amount you can safely eat)

(Fruits)

Apples
Berries
Grapes
Lemon
Peaches
Pineapples
Plums
Watermelon


(Vegetables)

Carrots
Cabbage
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green beans
Lettuce
Onion


To substitute milk, they can also take

Nondairy creamers

Please note that you also need to consult your doctor and dietician about what you need to eat and what your body needs, a diet will be made especially for you. This article does not replace an actual consultation with your doctor.

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