Home Treatment of Acute Renal Failure
Home treatment of acute renal failure patients whose kidneys are not yet completely recovered normally require a special diet so as not to tax the still recovering kidneys. Ordinarily, a dietician would be employed to work out the best diet for their needs.
Home treatment of acute renal failure depends largely on the extent of damage to the patient’s kidneys, the other diseases that the patient may suffer from and whether the patient is undergoing dialysis. At any rate, the patient may need to regulate intake of minerals and fluids as well as limit ingestion of protein. In general, the patient will need to observe the following:
- Limit salt intake, which can cause retention of water, increasing the risk of heart failure, high blood pressure and pulmonary edema.
- Regulate potassium intake as it can cause irregular heart rhythms and muscle weakness.
- Regulate phosphorus intake as too much phosphorus can weaken the bones.
Generally, Home treatment of acute renal failure patients who are on dialysis engenders some truly special needs.