Fluid Intake for Kidney Failure

2014-10-13 07:59

Regulating fluid intake is very important when kidneys can no longer filter out waste products and excess fluid in the body. In general, kidney failure patients need to limit their fluid intake according to their own physical condition and kidney condition.

Importance of fluid limitation for kidney failure

Kidneys help to remove excess fluid and wastes in the body. For kidney failure patients, their kidneys can not do this job well, so they need to limit fluid intake to reduce the workload on the kidneys, so as to avoid worsening of illness condition.

Besides, kidney failure can be accompanied with symptom of swelling which appears when excess fluid accumulate in tissues. Under such a condition, high fluid consumption will aggravate swelling, so fluid limitation is needed.

What is the fluid intake for kidney failure?

How much fluid is needed by a kidney failure patients is based on exact kidney condition and physical condition. In general, for kidney failure patients who have not started dialysis and meanwhile have decreased urine output, 500ml more fluid than the exact volume of urine output of the day before is needed.

Regulating fluid intake is especially necessary and important for kidney failure patients who are on dialysis. As the exact fluid intake is associated with dry weight, so it varies a great deal from case to case. (You can consult our online doctor get individual advice about how much fluid is needed.)

Measures to help kidney failure patients to limit fluid intake

There is no avoiding the fact that dealing with fluid restriction can be difficult at imes. Under such a condition, to keep thirst under control, kidney failure patients can choose to gargle with ice cold water, suck an ice cube, or chew gum. Besides, high-salt foods should be avoided to avoid extreme thirst feeling.

Lastly, regulating fluid intake can not cure kidney failure and it only helps to avoid aggravating kidney condition. To get kidney problem removed fundamentally, medical treatment that can help to improve kidney function is vital.

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