Malnutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Nutrition Therapy

In this episode of the PACE Hospitals podcast, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked complications of kidney disease: Protein-Energy Wasting (PEW) and malnutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Featuring expert insights from leading Nephrologist Dr. A Kishore Kumar, we break down why kidney disease patients struggle to maintain proper nutrition, how to spot early warning signs, and how targeted medical nutrition therapy can protect kidney function while preventing muscle wasting. 🩺✨ 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🧬 The Root Causes: Why metabolic acidosis, inflammation, and dietary restrictions trigger malnutrition in CKD patients.⚠️ Early Symptoms to Watch For: Recognizing unexpected weight loss, muscle wasting, fatigue, and loss of appetite.🥗 Medical Nutrition Therapy: How to balance protein needs without overloading impaired kidneys.💊 Supplementation & Dialysis Care: Managing nutrient losses during dialysis and supporting long-term health.💬 Connect & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Have questions about renal nutrition? Share your thoughts in the comments or send us a message. 🎧💙