Constipation in Stage 4 Kidney Failure: How to Prevent it

2014-03-25 03:57

Some patients with stage 4 Kidney Failure complain about constipation. What causes it? How to prevent it? In the following, you may find the answer. If you have any doubt about stage 4 Kidney Failure, please contact our online doctors.

Restricted diet

Because almost all kidney patients have a restricted diet. If you do not pay attention to the intake of fiber, it is likely for you to suffer from constipation. Besides, if you have severe edema, fluid is restricted. Poor fluid intake is another cause of constipation.

In this case, you should take some fiber-rich foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables. Fiber increases the weight and size of the dry and hard stools while also softening the stools, making it easier for them to pass through the rectum.

Lack of exercise

Most stage 4 kidney failure patients feel tired, so they would rather stay in bed rather than do some exercise. Lack of exercise may also result in constipation.

In fact, doing proper exercise has many health benefits. It does not only improve fatigue, but also constipation. You can go walking, swimming, biking, etc for at least 20 minutes a day.

Side effects of medicines

The medicine you take, such as diuretics and iron supplement can slow the passage of feces through the intestine, provoking constipation.

In this case, you should talk with your doctor to stop taking certain medications that may cause constipation.

Stage 4 Kidney Failure is an advanced kidney disease, in which you may suffer from various symptoms. Constipation is just one. Some Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, such as Acupuncture, Medicated Bath, Enema Therapy, etc are also often used to improve kidney function so as to alleviate these symptoms. If left alone, it will quickly develop to end stage, in which you will have to do dialysis and wait for a kidney transplant.

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