Preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease (not for dialysis patients)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36588
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Kidney Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2011
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Information includes best choices for high-fibre foods, recommended fibre supplements, and stool softeners and laxatives. The Bristol Stool Chart is also included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases
- Constipation - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidney disease
- Constipation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Information includes best choices for high-fibre foods, recommended fibre supplements, and stool softeners and laxatives. The Bristol Stool Chart is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kidney Health Services, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2011
Pruritis (itchy skin) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38252
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Pharmacy Team, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2385
- Available Online
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Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Pharmacy Team
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases
- Pruritis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidney disease
- Skin
- Itching
- Abstract
- Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Pharmacy Team, Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2385
Using medications safely when you have kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38205
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
- Available Online
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People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medic…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Kidney disease
- Specialty
- Medications
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medication is not safe for your level of kidney function. Information about what to do if you have questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
