| Theme | Expanding Clinical Experimental Findings for Nutritional Management | |
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| Title | Abnormal metabolism of water and sodium and nutrition-based counter measures | |
| Publish Date | 2001/11 | |
| Author | Akiko Usui | Department of Nutrition, Tokyo Kasei University |
| [ Summary ] | Dialysis treatment does not completely replace all the functions of the kidney in the living body. Therefore, we cannot expect to enhance the effects of dialysis, prevent related disorders or maintain good physical condition unless we engage in suitable dietary management such as the regulation of fluids and electrolytes. In order to perform proper fluid management, it is necessary to make detailed checks such as watching for body weight increases and monitoring salt intake while the patient is undergoing dialysis. It is quite difficult to sustain severe dietary restrictions and proper dietary management over a prolonged period, but it is important to be fully aware of the condition of the body and to apply appropriate dietary therapy. |
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