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Health Guidelines for Kidney Patients

There are a number of kidney diseases. However, we focus here, in general, on kidney failure that requires dialysis, poor kidney function, and kidney stones:

Consult the doctor to ensure that the Hajj can be performed, and to know the appropriate health instructions.
The kidney failure patient shall be keen to do periodically dialysis during the Hajj period.
Making sure to carry the prescribed medications and store them in a suitable and easily accessible place.
Visit the nearest health center or hospital in the event of any disorders in the body, such as intestinal flu or urinary tract infection.
Avoid exposure to the scorching sun for long periods, to prevent the loss of fluids and salts from the body.
Not to eat a lot of meat and proteins so as not to affect the function of the kidneys.