Patient Guides & Care Resources
Practical renal nutrition guidelines, dialysis daily routines, and transplant checklists curated by Dr. Jitesh Jeswani to help you navigate kidney care with confidence.
Kidney-Friendly Diet (Renal Nutrition Chart)
A comprehensive guide on managing dietary sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein intake tailored to your stage of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
- Limit sodium to less than 2,000 mg (1 teaspoon of salt) per day.
- Leach high-potassium vegetables (potatoes, spinach) by soaking in warm water.
- Avoid packaged snacks, colas, and processed cheeses rich in inorganic phosphate.
Fluid Management & Daily Intake Guide
How to calculate your safe daily fluid allowance for hemodialysis and advanced CKD patients to avoid breathlessness and high blood pressure.
- Daily fluid allowance = 24-hour urine output + 500 mL (insensible losses).
- Use ice chips or lemon spray to relieve dry mouth without excessive water intake.
- Weigh yourself every morning on an empty stomach to track fluid retention.
Pre-Kidney Transplant Checklist for Donors & Recipients
Step-by-step checklist of blood tests, HLA crossmatching, legal affidavits under THOA, and cardiac fitness evaluations needed before surgery.
- Ensure blood group compatibility or schedule ABO-incompatible protocol workup.
- Complete dental, ENT, and cardiology infection clearance.
- Gather all required government identity documents (Aadhaar, Passport, Family Tree).
Medication Safety & Painkiller Warnings
Critical safety warnings about over-the-counter painkillers (NSAIDs), antibiotic dose adjustments in kidney impairment, and avoiding nephrotoxic agents.
- Never consume NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Aceclofenac) without nephrologist approval.
- Always inform non-renal doctors about your kidney disease before taking IV contrast dyes.
- Take immunosuppressive transplant medicines strictly on time (every 12 hours).
Need Guidance on Your Kidney Diet or Reports?
Our hospital clinical team and dietitians are available to answer your questions.