Having any of these may put people with cancer at higher risk for developing neuropathy. 1  Diabetes. 2  Alcohol abuse. 3  Infections, such as HIV-AIDS.  Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid 1  arthritis. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid)  Kidney disease or kidney failure.
Foods that soften stool include beans. Legumes, like adzuki beans and soybeans, are rich in calcium, zinc, iron, protein and fiber, nutrients that soften stool, regulate normal bowel movements, aid in digestion, repair injuries and strengthen your immune system.
White rice is a low-fiber food Photo Credit Yelena Yemchuk/iStock/Getty Images. A diet that is low in fiber is more likely to cause hard stools, according to Emedtv.com. Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods and is important for softening stools because it absorbs large quantities of fluids.