Figure 1

Proportion of constipation and laxative prescriptions in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). (A) Constipation diagnosis according to the CKD stages. (B) Laxative use according to the CKD stages. (C) Constipation diagnosis in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) including kidney transplant (KT) recipients. (D) Laxative use in patients with ESKD including KT recipients.