Discharge Instructions: Eating a Low-Salt Diet
Certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, make it necessary to eat a diet low in salt or sodium. This sheet can get you started.
Certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, make it necessary to eat a diet low in salt or sodium. This sheet can get you started.
People who have certain kidney problems may be told to follow a low-potassium diet. This sheet can help you get started.
If you have Wilson's disease, you may be prescribed a low copper diet. This sheet can help you get started.
People with low blood levels of potassium and those with high blood pressure may be prescribed a high-potassium diet. This sheet can get you started.
Getting enough fiber is important for everyone. But more so if you have high blood sugar, high cholesterol and certain other conditions.
Certain conditions may require that you follow a full liquid diet for a period. This sheet will give you the basics.
A clear liquid diet may be prescribed before or after certain surgeries or tests. This sheet can get you started.
You have been prescribed a soft diet (also called a gastrointestinal soft diet or bland diet). Read on for details about what this means.
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