New dangers of constipation discovered

From the OmniVista Health Learning News Desk

In a new study, researchers reviewed medical records of 3.5 million U.S. military veterans. After sifting through seven years’ worth of data, they found people with constipation had 13 percent higher risk of kidney disease and a 9 percent higher risk of kidney failure. Kidney function also deteriorated more rapidly in people with more severe constipation.

The researchers suggested that changes in the microbiome associated with constipation could be responsible. Likewise, toxins produced in the GI tract that are absorbed back into the blood can harm the kidneys, which must filter the blood.

Chronic kidney disease affects more than 10 percent of the population. And while high blood pressure and high blood sugar (diabetes) are major culprits of this condition, constipation may be a significant overlooked factor as well.

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“Link between constipation, kidney disease uncovered,” Science Daily (www.sciencedaily.com) 11/10/2016