Does Kidney Disease Cause Bowel Problems?

Reduced kidney function can lead to bowel problems such as constipation and diarrhoea. This can cause stomach discomfort including pain, bloating, gas and nausea.

Do kidneys have anything to do with poop?

The kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1-2 quarts of waste. As the blood is filtered, the waste is drained from the kidneys into the bladder as urine. Your body is a closed system; you can only get rid of waste through sweating, breathing, and urinating/bowel movements.

How does kidney disease affect the digestive system?

The Digestive System

High levels of urea in the blood may cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, poor appetite (including an inability to consume the necessary amounts of minerals and vitamins), bad taste in the mouth, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeds, diarrhea, vomiting and more.