Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), inactive lifestyle, low fibre (e.g. reduced potassium and phosphorous diets) and fluid intake, accompanying medications (e.g., phosphate binders), and other primary and secondary conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
Keep moving! Increase your activity level. Daily physical activity helps to regulate the bowels. Try a daily walk, stretching exercises, light housework or light gardening.
Use part of your fluid allowance as a warm beverage first thing in the morning or before going to bed at night; warm lemonade, tea or coffee (drink decaf at night) works very well.
Check with your nurse or doctor about a laxative, stool softener or fibre supplement for those that are on dialysis. Avoid: Milk of magnesium, Correctol®, Epsom salts and mineral oil.
Add 1 tablespoon of dark Karo® syrup to 1/2 cup of applesauce.
This helps increase the amount of water in the gut to make bowel movements easier.
NOTE: Karo syrup is a very concentrated carbohydrate that will cause blood sugar levels to soar.
The amount of fibre needed to relieve constipation varies from person to person.
Instead of worrying about eating a particular number of grams of fibre, concentrate on making small, gradual changes to your eating plan to increase fibre intake.
If possible, avoid long-term use of laxatives and stool softeners
If possible, avoid long-term use of laxatives and stool softeners
Research has shown that starfruit contains a nerve toxin that can cause confusion, agitation, and in some cases death. Starfruit also known as Caramobla can be life threatening for those on dialysis.
If you do eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice, check with your doctor to make sure it is not harming you. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice, can interact with many medications.
Body parts swell and can affect a small area or the entire body.
Learn the symptoms as it can be life-threatening.
A mineral bone disorder, that must be monitored.
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