Evaluation of Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Newly Diagnosed Cases of Chronic Kidney Disease in a Tertiary Healthcare Center: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive disease which is characterised by a decreasing ability of the kidneys to maintain normal low levels of the products of protein metabolism (such as urea), normal blood pressure, haematocrit, sodium, water, potassium and acid-base balance. The present study aimed to study the aetiology and it’s relation to clinical and laboratory profile of chronic kidney disease. Material and Methods: It was an hospital based prospective observational study conducted among 100 consecutive adult patients with chronic Kidney Disease with serum creatinine above 2 mg% with abnormal Findings on renal ultrasound. Results: We found 67% of the cases with oliguria and generalised weakness followed by gastrointestinal symptoms like anorexia, nausea and vomiting that is 63% and 59% respectively. The Respiratory symptom namely dyspnea found in 58% cases. 24% has facial edema and 19% are having abdominal pain as well as altered sensorium as a symptoms. Conclusions: The growing incidence of this problem is a major health hazard in our country which we can ill afford. The major symptoms were swelling of feet, facial puffiness, oliguria and breathlessness, the major signs were pallor and persistent high blood pressure.
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Sutariya Nirav, Aundhakar Swati, Kothia Divyen, Lathiya Nency, Jayveer Atodadiya, Mandade Arjun
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