How to Manage Chronic Constipation for Dialysis Patients

Although dialysis can help replace impaired kidneys to filter blood, patients still need to follow a restricted diet plan and limit their fluid intake. This can increase the risk of constipation. For dialysis patients who suffer from constipation, they should find effective methods to manage them. Here, we give several suggestions.

1. Learn more about constipation

A low-fiber diet is one of the most common causes of constipation in renal patients. Many high-fiber foods are high in phosphorous and potassium, however, and thus not renal-friendly. Getting adequate fiber by choosing renal-friendly fiber foods may help relieve constipation.

2. Getting Enough Fiber on a Renal Diet

Many fruits and vegetables are high in potassium and or phosphorous, but you do have some renal-friendly options that will help you get more fiber in your diet. Renal-friendly fruits include raspberries, blackberries, pears, apple, strawberries and blueberries. Renal-friendly vegetable choices are cooked corn, carrots, zucchini, green beans, yellow beans and broccoli. The typical serving size for fruits and vegetables is 1/2 cup. Adding a slice of whole-grain or enriched white bread, or 1/2 cup of oatmeal, can boost fiber while also being renal-friendly.

3. When Dietary Change Isn't Enough

If increasing your fiber intake isn't enough to prevent or relieve constipation. Medications that some renal patients take, such as phosphate binders, cause constipation also. Adding a fiber supplement may help with constipation, and there are some options that don't affect your fluid intake.

4. Take Systemic Treatment to Improve Kidney Condition and Avoid Dialysis

So it is recommended patients to try Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy. It aims at improving the renal internal environment and promoting the renal repair. Characterized by external application of Chinese medicine, it has zero side affects to remedy the renal damages fundamentally. Above all, it really helps you change your life and rescue your impaired kidneys.
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