Kidney Disease Diet

Kidney Disease Diet: Does It Really Work?

Renal Diet

Jan 12

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Kidneys are very important in our body. These organs serve essential functions in our system. They are the natural filter of our blood, and they remove toxic wastes, which are diverted to the urinary bladder. The kidneys help to maintain the homeostasis of   our system. Once these organs are afflicted with any kind of disease, it is already difficult to maintain a normal life. You can no longer do the usual things you enjoy. Your preferences of food are also limited. So what is the best renal diet suited for you?

 

Renal diet can assist in controlling the accumulation of waste products and fluid in the blood stream. This may also help in slowing down the deterioration of the kidneys. Your main goal in adhering to renal diet is to keep you healthy. A perfect renal diet includes controlling intake of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium.

 

Patients who are for dialysis are asked to reduce protein intake to slow the progression of the disease. This changes when the patient starts the dialysis treatment. Once the treatment begins, the patient would need more protein in their renal diet. Maybe you are wondering what types of foods are rich in protein.

 

As a matter of fact, protein can be found in two kinds of foods:

  • In small quantity in foods from plant sources (breads, cereals, starches, etc.)
  • In large amounts in foods from animal sources (poultry, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, etc.)

 

One common problem among patients who are on dialysis treatment is hyperkalemia or the increase level of potassium in the person’s body. That is why you have to limit your intake of potassium.  Foods rich in potassium are banana, apricots, raisins, dried fruit mix, mixed nuts, baked potato with skin, roasted potatoes, boiled soy beans, whole-grain pasta, soy flour and many more!

 

Aside from potassium, patients should also control their intake of foods high in sodium or salt. This is still part of their renal diet. Sodium helps in controlling the fluid equilibrium inside their body.  Patients should control eating snack foods, and any processed products. And if the patient happens to love “fast foods,” well not so good news for them since these types of foods is very high in salt or sodium.

 

Lastly, renal diets also suggest limiting fluid intake. Patients having a renal disease are very prone in fluid accumulation. Fluid restriction may differ from one patient to another. The amount of fluid allowed to take is determined through the patient’s pre and post dialysis weight, urine output and more. The nurse and the dietician will work hand on hand to advise you how much fluid you are allowed to drink.

 

 

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Kidney Stones Diet

Jan 12

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Maybe you are wondering what are kidneys for? What do these bean-shaped organs do for our body? Kidneys are very important in our body. They filter out the toxins and waste products in our blood stream. Kidneys as well produce urine that dissolve the waste products and excrete it through the urinary tract thus keeping our system clean and healthy! However, because of the lifestyle that we are having these days, it is inevitable for our kidneys to be affected with different kinds of diseases. One of which is kidney stones. But this type of kidney-related disease can be reversed through diet modification. In this post, you will know the perfect kidney stones diet for you.

 

Kidney stones formed when it is already too saturated that it can no longer be dissolved into urine. Usually it develop in the kidneys however it can also be found anywhere in the urinary tract. Kidney stones can be so tiny that it can pass with urine. However, they develop into too large stones that it is difficult to pass through the urinary tract. So your goal is to stop these from growing through the proper kidney stones diet.

 

First and foremost, you have to increase your daily fluid intake. This is the cornerstone for a successful kidney stones diet. Fluids dilute the urine hence preventing the further formation og the stones. As recommended, drink at least 8-10 onz each hour during daytime and same amount during nighttime. In humid climates and for active people, higher fluid intake is advised.

 

Almost 80% of kidney stones are made of calcium and other minerals, usually the combination of calcium and oxalate, hence the name calcium oxalate. Calcium is absorbed during digestion which takes place in the intestines. Any excess is expelled through the kidneys.  Foods high in calcium are cheese, milk, eggs, and any other poultry products. If the doctor will prescribe you a calcium controlled diet, make sure to keep calcium ingestion within a fine range. By this we mean, calcium intake should be not too much nor too little. On this diet, men are recommended to take calcium up to 800 mg per day only. For women, they should limit their calcium intake to 1200 mg each day.

 

Still part of kidney stones diet is the intake of sugar and sodium. It is thought that too much of these can exaggerate the development of calcium stones. People suffering from kidney stones should avoid packed foods which are high in added sugars and might as well reduce sugars in their food preparation at the table. Cutting down sodium intake in the diet can also reduce the quantity of calcium excreted in the urine. Patients can benefit from maintaining sodium intake between 2300- 3500 mg a day.

 

When the body is using vitamin C for whatever purposes it may serve, this produces oxalate. So make sure to watch out when taking Vitamin C so you won’t aggravate you condition.

 

Before outlining your kidney stones diet, be sure to consult it first with your physician. It better to be sure than finding out in the end that you have only exacerbated your disease condition.

 

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Kidney Stone Diet

Jan 12

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Maybe you are wondering what are kidneys for? What do these bean-shaped organs do for our body? Kidneys are very important in our body. They filter out the toxins and waste products in our blood stream. Kidneys as well produce urine that dissolve the waste products and excrete it through the urinary tract thus keeping our system clean and healthy! However, because of the lifestyle that we are having these days, it is inevitable for our kidneys to be affected with different kinds of diseases. One of which is kidney stones. But this type of kidney-related disease can be reversed through diet modification. In this post, you will know the perfect kidney stone diet for you.

 

Kidney stones formed when it is already too saturated that it can no longer be dissolved into urine. Usually it develop in the kidneys however it can also be found anywhere in the urinary tract. Kidney stones can be so tiny that it can pass with urine. However, they develop into too large stones that it is difficult to pass through the urinary tract. So your goal is to stop these from growing through the proper kidney stone diet.

 

First and foremost, you have to increase your daily fluid intake. This is the cornerstone for a successful kidney stone diet. Fluids dilute the urine hence preventing the further formation og the stones. As recommended, drink at least 8-10 onz each hour during daytime and same amount during nighttime. In humid climates and for active people, higher fluid intake is advised.

 

Almost 80% of kidney stones are made of calcium and other minerals, usually the combination of calcium and oxalate, hence the name calcium oxalate. Calcium is absorbed during digestion which takes place in the intestines. Any excess is expelled through the kidneys.  Foods high in calcium are cheese, milk, eggs, and any other poultry products. If the doctor will prescribe you a calcium controlled diet, make sure to keep calcium ingestion within a fine range. By this we mean, calcium intake should be not too much nor too little. On this diet, men are recommended to take calcium up to 800 mg per day only. For women, they should limit their calcium intake to 1200 mg each day.

 

Still part of kidney stone diet is the intake of sugar and sodium. It is thought that too much of these can exaggerate the development of calcium stones. People suffering from kidney stones should avoid packed foods which are high in added sugars and might as well reduce sugars in their food preparation at the table. Cutting down sodium intake in the diet can also reduce the quantity of calcium excreted in the urine. Patients can benefit from maintaining sodium intake between 2300- 3500 mg a day.

 

When the body is using vitamin C for whatever purposes it may serve, this produces oxalate. So make sure to watch out when taking Vitamin C so you won’t aggravate you condition.

 

Before outlining your kidney stone diet, be sure to consult it first with your physician. It better to be sure than finding out in the end that you have only exacerbated your disease condition.

 

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Kidney Problem Symptoms

Jan 12

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Early kidney problem symptoms are very subtle that patients won’t even realize that they have this kind of disease. It takes years for chronic kidney disease to develop into kidney failure. As a matter of fact, some of people with chronic kidney disease live without reaching kidney failure. Consequently, you should watch out for the kidney problem symptoms to avoid from worsening your disease condition. Having the knowledge of these symptoms will help you in understanding the treatments that you should go through to feel a lot better.

 

Kidneys produce urine that dissolve the waste products and expel it through the urinary tract thus keeping our system clean and healthy! So the first common symptom you will notice is the change in urination. Sometimes, you feel the urge to urinate more often at night. This causes disturbance in your sleeping pattern because you have to get up at night to relieve the urge. As a result, you will feel tired during daytime. You may also notice that your urine is foamy or bubbly with a pale color. Also, the frequency of urination may be more often compared to your usual. However, to some people they urinate less often or in smaller amounts than usual with dark-colored or tea-colored urine. The presence of blood in your urine may worry you but this is one of the early signs of kidney disease. Usually, when people experience this, it causes them to seek consultation with their doctors immediately.

 

Another change you will notice is swelling of different parts of your body, particularly your legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.  This is because the ability of the kidneys to regulate fluids in the body is already compromised. Once you notice swelling in your legs, ankles, feet, face, and hands go see a doctor right away.

 

As mentioned above, you may feel tired at daytime due to getting up at night to ease your nocturia. Aside from this fact, there is an in-depth reason to your fatigue. Healthy kidneys make a particular hormone known as erythropoietin. This hormone is part in producing hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cell. When your kidney is damaged, there will be less erythropoietin, consequently lesser hemoglobin. If there is lesser hemoglobin, the body gets easily tired. This condition is termed as anemia which can be easily treated with iron supplement.

 

Part of kidney’s function is removing waste products in your system. When your kidneys deteriorate, waste products and toxins start to build up. Hence, severe itching develops. You will also experience a metallic taste in your mouth or ammonia breath as a result of this build up. This causes weight loss among the people with kidney diseases since they no longer have the appetite that they used to have. Nausea and vomiting will also cause you problem.

 

These are few of the kidney problem symptoms that you should watch out for. It is not easy to go through these symptoms. So you better take care of your kidneys to avoid these kidney problem symptoms. It is always better to consult your physician regularly than finding it too late.

 

 

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Kidney Disease Symptoms in Women

Jan 12

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 Kidney disease symptoms in women are very subtle that patients won’t even realize that they have this kind of disease. It takes years for chronic kidney disease to develop into kidney failure. As a matter of fact, some of people with chronic kidney disease live without reaching kidney failure. Consequently, you should watch out for the kidney disease symptoms in women to avoid from worsening your disease condition. Having the knowledge of these symptoms will help you in understanding the treatments that you should go through to feel a lot better.

 

1st SYMPTOM:

Change in urination

  • You feel the urge to urinate more often at night- This causes disturbance in your sleeping pattern because you have to get up at night to relieve the urge
  • You may also notice that your urine is foamy or bubbly with a pale color
  • The frequency of urination may be more often compared to your usual
  • Presence of blood in the urine- this prompts most of the people to consult with their doctors

2nd SYMPTOM:

Swelling

  • Swelling of different parts of your body, particularly your legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands- due to ineffective regulation of fluids of the kidney.  Once you notice this, go see a doctor right away.

3rd SYMPTOM:

Fatigue

Healthy kidneys make a particular hormone known as erythropoietin which is part in making hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cell. When kidney is compromised, there will be less erythropoietin, hence lesser hemoglobin. This causes the body to feel tired easily, which can be easily reversed by taking iron supplement.

 

4th SYMPTOM:

Uremia

This refers to the build-up of waste products and toxins in the blood stream. This causes:

  • Skin rash/itching
  • Metallic taste in mouth- because of this, your appetite will change. Through time, this will cause weight loss.
  • Nausea and vomiting

5th SYMPTOM:

Trouble in breathing

This symptom can be related to two things. First, excess fluids can build up in the lungs. The lungs will then lose its ability to expand properly to accommodate enough air when inhaling.  And second, the condition mentioned above, anemia. This causes your body to starve from oxygen and short of breath.

These are few of the kidney disease symptoms in women that you should watch out for. It is not easy to go through these symptoms. So you better take care of your kidneys to avoid these kidney disease symptoms in women. It is always better to consult your physician regularly than finding it too late.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kidney Failure Stages

Jan 12

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Usually, the kidneys don’t fail all at once. Kidney disease frequently progresses over time, which is, by the way, good news because when you find it out earlier; you still have the chance to reverse it through treatments and medications. Chronic kidney failure disease is comprised of five kidney failure stages, and the last stage is what is known as the end stage. Each stage demonstrates different signs and symptoms and usually as the kidney failure stage progresses, the disease gets worse.

 

STAGE 1 and STAGE 2:

This stage marks the beginning of early chronic renal insufficiency. In this stage, patient usually experiences little or no symptoms at all. Since the kidneys are still doing a good job, although it is not 100% okay, the patient sometimes will not know that they are already in stage 1 of kidney failure stages.  Abnormalities will show in the patient’s blood tests (slightly elevated serum creatinine) and urinalysis (presence of protein and/or blood in the urine). You should remember that once the serum creatinine level is too high, this means that the person has lost 50% of kidney function.

 

In this stage also, the patient will start having high blood pressure. Kidneys are part in maintaining fluid balance in our body. Once it is damaged, there will be disturbance in this equilibrium, which will then affect our blood pressure.

 

It is advised that people in this stage begin by eating a well-balanced diet ( grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, low in sodium/salt). They should also keep their blood pressure at healthy levels.

 

STAGE 3 and STAGE 4:

Waste products start to be build-up in this stage since the kidney function is declining. The person also starts to be disturbed by physical symptoms such as:

 

  • Exhaustion or fatigue
  • Swelling in different areas -prominent in lower legs, hands, and around the eyes
  • Back pain
  • Urination changes- the color becomes tea-colored.
  • Sleep problems-this is due to muscle cramps and itching.
  • High blood pressure
  • Changes in appetite and eating pattern

 

It is recommended that the patient should see nephrologists to examine his/her or her kidney and to determine the extent of the disease condition. The patient should also see a dietician since diet plays an important role in the treatment plan.

 

STAGE 5:

This phase is also known as the “end stage,” where the patient requires dialysis treatment for the rest of her/his life or will require a kidney transplant to have a longer meaningful life.

 

Symptoms include:

  • Anemia or low hemoglobin
  • Appetite changes
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Headache
  • Unable to concentrate
  • Itching and muscle cramps
  • Swelling
  • Nocturia (urination at night)
  • Tingling sensation in hands and feet
  • Difficulty breathing because of fluid retention in lungs
  • High blood pressure
  • Poor digestion

 

Toxins begin to be build-up in the system since the kidney can no longer do its job of filtering waste products, which cause the fatigue of the patient. The patient still needs to consult with his/her or her dietician regarding the right diet. And most importantly, the patient should adhere to the treatments prescribed by the nephrologist.

 

It is not easy to go through these stages. So you better take care of your kidneys to avoid these hassles and problems of kidney failure stages. It is always better to consult your physician regularly than finding it too late.

 

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Kidney Cysts

Jan 12

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Kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are formed in the kidneys. These cysts can be small oval or round thin-walled with watery fluid inside it. Kidney cysts are typically benign or non-cancerous. They don’t usually cause any complications or problems. In fact, people may not even recognize that they have kidney cysts. This condition can be caused by an inherited disease known as polycystic kidney disease.

SYMPTOMS:

You may feel the following symptoms if you are having kidney cysts:

  • Pain in your side
  • Pain in your belly and/or back
  • Fever
  • More frequent urination
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Blood in urine

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, go see your doctor immediately.

Most of kidney cysts are diagnosed using ultrasound, computerized tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging scan. These tests will give you the image of your internal organs so you will have a clearer picture of your kidney cysts, if you have any.

If your kidney cyst is small and if you are not having any symptoms, your doctor will not let you do any treatment. Instead, your doctor might check your cyst using CT scan after 6-12 months. However if you are starting to experience problems, your doctor will check your cysts if it is growing.

There are two important categories of kidney cysts. The most common is the simple kidney cyst. This type of cyst has no risk of developing into a kidney cancer. It is a spherical space anywhere in the kidney that is filled with fluid. The lining or wall is very thin and has no irregularities. Inside it is only fluid and nothing more. When this fluid is removed, it is usually yellow or clear. As the person gets older, the chances of acquiring kidney cysts increases. A hyperdense cyst, another type of simple cyst, has blood inside it, though it is not suspicious for cancer. Usually, simple cysts do not cause any symptoms or problems in the body. Rarely, this causes flank pain but is fairly atypical.

The other kind is termed as complex cyst. As the name suggests, it refers to spectrum of cysts that possesses various characteristics which make them suspicious for kidney cancer. It is different from simple cyst as the cyst may be uneven in its external shape. It may also have tissue inside of it that enhances and gets a blood supply. This requires intervention by an Urologist as this solid enhancing material can be suspicious for kidney cancer. The risk of a complex cyst to be a cancer depends on its appearance.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet

Oct 31

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Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet, as the name suggests is a specially designed diet for those having Polycystic Kidney Disease. The diet helps the kidneys function properly. Polycystic disease is one of the most common inherited diseases, and most would end up having kidney failure, but with proper diet, improvement of the condition may be seen.

The Polycystic kidney disease diet is usually low in fat, and is high in antioxidants. Plant Proteins are said to be an aid in lowering the blood pressure and can help slow the growth of kidney cysts, and soy proteins slows the progression of polycystic kidney disease. Omega 3 fatty acids are also said to  help reduce inflammation and slow the progression as well, it also has anti-hypertensive and lipid lowering effects. High-fiber foods, that are able to combat insulin resistance are also recommended, high insulin levels are said to hasten the progression of polycystic kidney disease. Also, polycystic kidney disease requires higher levels of potassium, as compared to other kidney diseases. There are also foods to avoid, limitations on animal protein is recommended. Excess amounts of salt, caffeine, and alcohol. Below is a list of a sample of what and what not is safe to eat.

What to Eat:

  • Soy Protein : Tofu, Miso, Tempeh
  • Food that have High Omega-3 Content: Salmon, Herring, Mackerel , Anchovies, Flaxseed, Walnuts, Pecans
  • Food that have High Potassium Content:  Papaya, Prune Juice, honeydew, cantaloupe melon, banana, raisins, mango, pears, orange, orange juice, sweet potatoes
  • Food that have High-Fiber: Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Pomegranate, Grains

Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is recommended, since they are excellent sources of vitamins and fiber.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet

 

What NOT to Eat:

  • Food that have High Sodium Content:  Corned Beef, Instant Noodles, Potato Chips, Cured Ham, Table Salt, Preserved Foods
  • Food that have High Protein Content:  Red Meat, Chicken, Groundnuts, corn, lentils, chickpeas
  • Food that have High Sugar Content: Cola drinks, Chocolates, Artificial Sugars, Powdered Juices

 

It is also important to be properly hydrated, taking at least 8 glasses of water every day, it helps wash out urea that may be collected in the kidneys. A well balanced polycystic kidney disease diet along with proper exercise, regular visits to the doctor and compliance of any medical management,  can help prevent kidney failure or prevent it from getting worse. The diet aims primarily in prevention and for the lucky few, cure. The diet has helped a number of affected patients.

 

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Low Protein Diet Kidney Disease

Oct 31

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When Diagnosed with Kidney Disease, it is mostly likely that there is impairment in the kidney function. The healthy kidneys perform a number of functions which include, removing wastes and water from the blood, balancing chemicals in the body, releasing hormones and help control blood pressure, once the one of the kidneys fails to perform the function the other compensates by working double time, and when both kidneys have already worked too much, kidney failure is often the end result. Treatment and Management for kidney disease is aimed at preventing further damage and hopefully, cure. One of the management is following a low protein diet for kidney disease.

Protein is found in most of what we normally eat, once protein is digested and metabolized in the liver a waste product is produced and is called urea, when the kidney function is impaired, blood urea levels increase causing loss of appetite and fatigue. Thus it is highly recommended that patients follow a low-protein diet for kidney disease, it helps reduce the workload of the kidneys, preventing further damage or even cessation of the progressing disease.

Low Protein Diet Kidney Disease

The low-protein diet for kidney disease includes limiting sodium intake, upon going to the grocery, make sure to check labels and see that sodium is less than 100 mg per serving, a much better idea though is choosing no sodium content at all.

Although the human body needs protein for energy, patients with kidney disease may not totally omit protein consumption in their diet, an intake of 4%-8% of protein daily is recommended.  So, animal products such as fish, poultry, eggs, meat and dairy products are acceptable to be consumed provided they are prepared in minimal amounts. Vegetable products such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta and dried beans are also recommended, still at very small amounts. Decreasing protein in the diet may mean a reduction in  calories, so there are possible substitutes such as heart-healthy oils containing omega-3, such as flaxseed found in salmon and herring. If not diabetic or contraindicated, you could also opt for candies for sugar, but never cola drinks, they may be high in sugar, but it is not recommended for those having kidney disease.

The low protein diet for kidney disease is best achieved when a diet plan is made in collaboration with health professionals such as dietitians and physicians, they can help the patient put the diet into maximum use to fully provide the nutritional requirements.

 

 

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Kidney Disease Treatment

Oct 31

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When you’re diagnosed with kidney disease, your physician will most likely provide you with several options with regards to how to go about the treatment regimen. In going about a kidney disease treatment, several factors need to be considered before starting the treatment, such as the client’s preferences, the current health condition, the degree of the disease, and the likes. Both the client and the client’s family will be discussing the options with the physician, and once they have agreed upon the important matters, it is best that they start the regimen promptly.

When the kidney fails, it loses its power to filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body.  So as to regain the function of your kidneys, treatment is needed.  In a kidney disease treatment regimen, it often requires a lifestyle change for the client, especially if the disease is still at an early stage, with the appropriate treatment it can help slow the progression or if fortunate enough, even stop the damage.

Once diagnosed with kidney disease a series of blood test will be checked every now and then, one of the most important to be looked into is the creatinine level in the blood, the levels reflect the working capability of the kidneys, how well or how poorly it is functioning.

Kidney Disease Treatment

The degree of how damaged the kidney is will determine the extent of the treatment, but until the final kidney disease treatment has been decided, the client is suggested to have a couple of lifestyle changes so as not to further  damage kidneys, such as smoking cessation, daily/regular exercise, and eating a healthier diet. On the earlier stage, the dietary changes may include limitation of fluids, eating a low-protein diet (strongly recommended), restricting salt, potassium, phosphorous and other electrolytes, and eating enough calories if losing weight. The diet may change over time if the kidney disease gets worse, or in the event you will be recommended to go through dialysis. The need to take low-protein food may compromise the source of energy, the caloric intake should still be high enough to keep the body healthy and to prevent tissue breakdown. Some alternatives sources include, carbohydrates and fats. You may need to consult a dietitian to further enhance your meal plan for it to be maximized.

Aside from lifestyle changes, major kidney disease treatments include the cleansing of the blood with a use of machine—hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Since the kidney no longer functions well, the machine will do the filtering of the blood thus removing the waste, instead. Another option is the kidney transplantation where the damaged kidney will be replaced by a healthy functioning kidney provided by a donor.

 

 

 

 

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