I have stage 5 renal or kidney failure also known as ESRD or end stage renal disease. This is not a terminal disease but it is incurable and i have to undergo dialysis in order to survive, to live.
The kidneys is the waste disposal department of the body its function is to serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine,the kidneys excrete waste products from the body. When kidneys fail your body will not be able to to filter properly, waste accumulates in the blood and the body and with out dialysis have to go meet the maker.
Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys. Dialysis can only perform about 15% of a healthy kidney, but i can still survive but i cannot enjoy the simple pleasure of life. There is a restriction on fluid intake so i am always thisty drinking a glass of plain water can be dangerous to my health, even fruits can only be taken in minimal amounts and my all time favourite banana and mango is a definite no no because they are high in potassium. The only safe fruit to eat is apples and pears. Food intake is less restricting i am encourage to eat meat but in order to reduce my thirst i have to restrict my salt content but this a challenge because i do not cook at home.
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