Causes and Management for Constipation in Diabetic Nephropathy Patients

Causes and Management for Constipation in Diabetic Nephropathy Diabetic nephropathy is the complication of diabetes. And with the kidney function decline, diabetes patients suffer more and more. Constipation is one of the common symptom of digestive problem accompanied with diabetic nephropathy. This article would have a analysis about the cause and management for constipation.

The cause of constipation in diabetic nephropathy.

Constipation is the result of nerve dysfunction caused by high sugar which will damage the enteric nervous system and cause the disorder of intestinal motility. In addition, due to the kidney function decline, the water-electrolyte imbalance, toxins retention and internal secretion disorder would cause damage to the digestive system. In these cases, constipation and diarrhea may occur.

Accompanied with constipation, abdominal distension, stomachache, difficulty with bowel movements and so on appear, lowering the life quality of patients a lot.

Management for constipation in diabetic nephropathy.

Diabetic nephropathy patients can do a lot to prevent the constipation in their daily life.

1. Patients can eat proper fruits and vegetables which contain rich fiber that would help relax the digestive system. At the same time, patients should avoid the foods with high sugar.

2. Taking pale salt water since morning on an empty stomach is benefit to constipation.

3. Eat more food rich in vitamin B1 that can protect the gastrointestinal nerve and promote the peristalsis.

4. Taking proper exercises also can boost the functions of gastrointestinal tract.

5. The irritative foods like peppers is forbidden for diabetic nephropathy patients.

6. If necessary, take some medicine to treat the constipation.

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