a family member has 30 % kidney function & is being tested to be put on a donor list. He was told if the function drops to 20%, he has to go on Dialysis wile waiting for a kidney. The kidney failure is due to many years on Lithium, which wasn t monitored correctly. If all this info we have is correct, is there anything he should be doing nutritionaly...or avoiding anyparticular food, etc.
Hello, Foods to avoid in kidney failure is: 1. Dark color soda.2. Avocados.3. Canned foods.4. Whole wheat bread.5. Brown rice.6. Bananas.7. Dairy.8. Oranges and orange juice.9.Non-vegetarian food like red meat, etc. Also, you have to reduce fluid intake less than 2-3 l. Low salt and potassium diet is helpful. Do regular renal function tests. If you observe pedal edema or decreased urine output please consult with your nephrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care