5 Diet Guidelines for Stage 5 CKD Non-Dialysis Patients

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis from a physician.

 

A stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD) diagnosis means that your kidneys are working at less than 15 percent and can no longer clean your blood adequately. To prevent dangerous amounts of toxin buildup in your body, you'll need dialysis or a kidney transplant. These toxins include protein waste products, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and fluid. When waste accumulates in the bloodstream a condition called uremia occurs, causing symptoms such as:

• poor appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• decreased taste and smell
• a bad taste in the mouth
• fatigue
• difficulty sleeping
• itching
• restless legs

The diet for stage 5 CKD takes into consideration lab results, nutritional status, and plans for transplant, dialysis or no treatment. For most people in stage 5, eating becomes a challenge because of uremia. Preventing malnutrition is a top priority because people who are undernourished are at higher risk for hospitalization and even death before starting dialysis or undergoing surgery for a kidney transplant.

The following five diet guidelines can help you manage your nutrition and diet in stage 5 CKD prior to dialysis or transplant..............................................

 

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