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Can Good Diet Reverse Stage 4 Kidney Failure?
i just entered stage 4 kidney failore,they say in this stage i cant do any thing to protect the kidney from going into stage 5,can diet reverse this? or make it where i don t need dialysis? im type 2 diabetic since 2000. is there a future for me if i try now or is it to late?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, stage 4 kidney failure is irreversible.
Diet must be observed strictly, but,it cannot reverse the failure.
Diabetes itself affects the kidneys, causing diabetic nephropathy.
You must be careful to avoid more than 6gm salt/day, 40gm proteins/day,avoid extra potassium forming fresh fruits,coconut water,and oily fried foods. Have green leafy vegetables,and egg white.
Check your B.P. regularly and take all medications as advised.
If you've any doubt,send it as a direct question to me,for expert opinion.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, stage 4 kidney failure is irreversible.
Diet must be observed strictly, but,it cannot reverse the failure.
Diabetes itself affects the kidneys, causing diabetic nephropathy.
You must be careful to avoid more than 6gm salt/day, 40gm proteins/day,avoid extra potassium forming fresh fruits,coconut water,and oily fried foods. Have green leafy vegetables,and egg white.
Check your B.P. regularly and take all medications as advised.
If you've any doubt,send it as a direct question to me,for expert opinion.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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