Kidney doctor: Why Cutting Salt Isn’t Fixing Your Swelling
6 months ago
- Fluid Retention Is Multifactorial – Swelling in kidney disease is not just “water weight.” Sodium retention, hormonal imbalances, and low albumin all contribute to fluid buildup.
- Other Systems Matter – Lymphatic congestion, gut dysbiosis, and heart dysfunction can worsen edema, even if kidneys are managed.
- Practical Lifestyle Interventions Can Help – Safe fluid management involves daily monitoring, plant-based nutrition, lymphatic support, stress and sleep management, and avoiding unsupervised herbal diuretics.
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