Patients with uremia can consume watermelon if they do not have edema or hyperkalemia, but they should consume it in small amounts.
Uremia is the final outcome of the continued progression of various chronic kidney diseases. Uremia is characterized by disorders of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance, nausea and vomiting, taste of urine in the mouth, shortness of breath, pleural effusion, cardiac failure, pericardial effusion, renal anemia, etc. Prompt renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation, is needed.
Uremic patients without edema, hyperkalemia, etc. can consume watermelon, but watermelon contains more water, potassium is also rich, excessive intake will aggravate edema, heart failure, hyperkalemia, etc., it is recommended to consume a small amount, should not be excessive.
Patients with uremia should go to the hospital in time, and develop diet and treatment plan under the guidance of professional physicians.