Salim Ahmed Salim Ahmed Asked 7 months ago

Can kidney problems cause diarrhea?

My relative, who has chronic kidney disease, frequently suffers from diarrhea. It's causing a lot of discomfort. We are trying to understand if this is a known side effect or complication of kidney problems.

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Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai. Kidney function disturb hone se body mein toxins badh jaate hain, jiski wajah se stomach kharab ho sakta hai. Agar zyada loose motions ho rahe hain toh fluid balance ka dhyan rakhna padega, na?

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

As a diabetic, I have to be extremely careful with both my kidneys and my gut. High toxin levels in chronic kidney disease can irritate the intestines. Please check with your doctor before taking any heavy sugar-laden electrolyte drinks.

Pooja Deshpande Pooja Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, kidney problems mein medicines ka side effect bhi ho sakta hai aur toxins se bhi diarrhea hota hai. It gets very draining. Just make sure you consult your doctor before taking any random stop-motion pills.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When the kidneys are struggling, the digestive fire also weakens, leading to loose stools. Gentle deep breathing can help calm your nervous system, but please ensure you are under proper medical supervision to manage your kidney health.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother always suggests drinking butter milk for stomach issues, but when my uncle had kidney problems, his doctor explained that diarrhea was due to uremia. It is always best to follow the doctor's direct advice for kidney-related symptoms.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It was so emotionally draining to deal with constant stomach issues alongside my kidney treatment. I felt so weak and helpless all the time. Please know you are not alone, and getting your doctor to adjust your meds can bring a lot of relief.

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

In our times, we used simple curd and rice to soothe a bad stomach. However, if your kidneys are weak, any severe diarrhea can cause dangerous dehydration very quickly. Do not rely on home remedies alone; show a doctor immediately.

Vijay Goel Vijay Goel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Managing high blood pressure has made me realize how sensitive our kidneys are. A sudden bout of diarrhea can drop your blood pressure and strain the kidneys further. Keep your doctor informed and get your regular blood tests done.

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