Constipation in chronic kidney disease: it is time to reconsider

Abstract Constipation is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is primarily characterized by decreased intestinal motility. This chronic disorder affects the quality of life of patients. However, nephrologist and dialysis clinicians have long had a disproportionately lim...

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Main Authors: Ryota Ikee, Kazuhiro Yano, Tomomi Tsuru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-019-0246-3