pstrongemA renal diet is one that limits the amount of sodium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and animal protein.emstrongppIt contains emless than 60 g of total solids per dayem to help decrease the amount of fluid retained by the body. ppbrppemThis diet also includes more fluids during meals to dilute this food intake in order to help avoid problems from too much salt intake.emppstrongNormal kidney function depends on healthy blood vessels, which deliver nutrients to the cells, and remove waste products from the blood. strongppbrppWhen these blood vessels are not working properly, waste products can build up in your blood. ppbrppemThis leaky blood vessel problem is called hypertension high blood pressure. emppbrppThe excess fluid edema can swell the feet, ankles, or abdomen with fluid. ppSwelling in the tissue outside of the kidneys can also occur this is called ascites and may cause problems breathing if it becomes severe. ppbrppOther indications that may be experienced are queasines