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Healthy life with CKD improve creatinin
My father creat is 8.4
Having swelling in both feet and in left hand .
Too much weakness and pain in movement , getting up and down. Inactive , lethargic al day
He is diabetic for 18 years
HbA1c 4.8 . Takes insulin 8 & 6units
What should be done to avoid dialysis bcz patient is not giving consent ?
Alternative treatment ?
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need to consult renal specialist as well as dietitian for proper treatment and diet guidance.
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Allow him to have word with renal (kidney ) specialist directly.
Take second opinion, can do in Practo app too .
Take consultation of dietician to manage conditions through diet like diabetes , swelling etc .
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Follow physician instruction
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Along with medicine dietary changes needed.
Consult on app personally
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Please ask me directly for details.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to get a detailed diet chart
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy afternoon
Plz consult nephrologist and then dietitian.
Living with kidney disease requires making adjustments to help protect kidney function and overall health
Here are some key lifestyle changes and recommendations for managing CKD
1. Follow kidney-Friendly diet :
Limit sodium
Control protein intake
Watch potassium and phosphorus
Limit processed foods
2. Monitors blood pressure
3. Exercise regularly:
Engage in physical activity help to manage blood
Pressure, control blood sugar and maintain healthy
Weight, but always consult with your health care
Provider, about what is safe for you
4. Control blood sugar :
If diabetic, control blood sugar levels is essential in
Protecting your blood sugar effectively.
5. Quit smoking
6.Take prescribes medication
7. Get regular check-ups
8. Manage stress
9. Stay informed:
Educate yourself with CKD and stay up to date on new
Treatments and lifestyle recommendations.
Being proactive can help you better manage the
Conditions.
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Ms. Mini Thomas
Dietitian/Nutritionist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Good afternoon,
HBA1c can't be 4.8. Just check it
What about HB(hemoglobin).
Kindly consult a nephrologist.
When doctor said to go for dialysis, you have to do it, there is no other way. Oedema in feet etc
What about the fluid intake?
Protein also has to be Restricted.
For diet therapy Kindly contact me as soon as possible.
Thank you.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good afternoon please focus on diet n lifestyle change which is utmost important.
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