kidney failure or chronic kidney disease there are foods you cannot eat is that true?

kidney failure or chronic kidney disease there are foods you cannot eat is that true?And some one was saying if you have kidney failure or chronic kidney disease there are foods you cannot eat is that true.

Posted by atstdriver
Yes, it's definitely true. The one that seems to be hardest for people (and all patients with renal failure must adhere to this) is strict restriction of sodium; basically, no more salt in foods. Your kidneys are responsible for getting rid of excess sodium and water to maintain the proper volume of body water, so when they don't work, there has to be strict sodium and fluid restriction to prevent fluid overload. Phosphate generally must be limited too, so no colas/"dark" sodas, certain meats and dairy products, etc. Potassium is also restricted, and finally, the amount of protein is regulated depending on the stage of renal disease. The kidneys are incredibly important to the body, so it unfortunately is really tough to manage, both medically and on a day-to-day basis, when they fail.

Posted by House825
Yes, some foods must be avoided or limited. I have been on dialysis. Some foods I was not supposed to eat included tomatoes, potatoes, cheese and dark colas. The colas were the worst because I love Diet Pepsi. (It was the first thing I asked for following my transplant)

I have included a link to a dialysis provider's page regarding diet info.

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