Evaluation of the health and nutritional status of ‎patients with renal failure undergoing hemodialysis ‏

         Hemodialysis, is a medical procedure that effectively removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately. In addition to its life-sustaining benefits, hemodialysis also presents various challenges and potential complications that patients must navigate. While the procedure is essential for removing toxins from the bloodstream, it can lead to issues such as hypotension, muscle cramps, and even allergic reactions, which occur in a small percentage of patients . Moreover, advancements in dialysis technology have aimed to reduce these adverse The study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients attending Kafr El-Zayat General Hospital and undergoing dialysis. Their ages range between (30-55) males and females, with a meal rich in bananas or oranges provided by the Ministry of Health, and the levels of creatineine, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, liver enzymes, bilirubin, and physical parameters were estist results were obtained by patients when eating a meal rich in bananas or oranges. .after laboratory results. The following was concluded: It is necessary to limit potassium intake so that it does not lead to weak heart and blood vessel functions and cause kidney damage. Hyperkalemia. It is one of the common life-threatening complications in hemodialysis patients and increases the risk of malignant arrhythmia and sudden death. Fruits and vegetables rich in potassium must be limited. Experimental studies have shown that restricting dietary phosphate prevents the development of kidney weakness, and patients on dialysis must continue to take various types of phosphorus binders to maintain normal phosphorus levels in the blood.