Nutrition

Keeping Kidneys Healthy

Keeping Kidneys Healthy

It is well understood that individuals with ileostomies are at an increased risk for dehydration. Dehydration is the most common reason for hospital readmission among individuals with new ileostomies, especially during the early postoperative period when the risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances are high.

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