Fluid restriction diet

A fluid restriction diet is a diet which limits the amount of daily fluid consumption. Besides beverages, many foods also include fluids which needs to be taken into consideration. A fluid-restrictive diet assists in preventing the build-up of fluids in the body. Reducing fluid intake can alleviate stress on the body and may reduce additional complications. A fluid restriction diet is generally medically advised for patients with "heart problems, renal disease, liver damage including cirrhosis, endocrine and adrenal gland issues, elevated stress hormones and hyponatremia".[1] Patients with heart failure are recommended to restrict fluid intake down to 2 quarts per day.[2]

Foods such as gelatin, ice cream, yogurt, soups, sauces and watery fruit need to be limited. It is recommended that patients on fluid restriction maintain a log to track daily fluid intake.[3] Symptoms of fluid build up due to underlying heart issues include, increased blood pressure, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, bloating, swelling and nausea.[4]

Patients with terminal illness may refuse both nutrition and hydration.[5]

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  2. ^ Debra K. Moser; Barbara Riegel (2001). Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Jones & Bartlett Learning. pp. 310–. ISBN 978-0-8342-1644-0.
  3. ^ "Fluid Restricted Diet". Winchester Hospital. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  4. ^ NEMO (2017). "Controlling fluid intake in heart failure" (PDF). health.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. ^ Byock I (1995). "Patient refusal of nutrition and hydration: walking the ever-finer line". Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 12 (2): 8, 9–13. doi:10.1177/104990919501200205. PMID 7605733. S2CID 46385519.
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