Upper Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Chronic Renal Failure Through Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem. Increasing evidence occurred in the past decades indicates that the adverse outcome of chronic kidney disease, such as kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and premature death, can be prevented or delayed. Materials and Methods: A total number of 50 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Warangal, between June 2013 and October 2015 were selected in this study. Results: The majority of the patients belong to 21-30 years age group of whom 10 are males. There are 11 patients in 31‑40 years age group with males far more than females. All the results are depicted in Tabular form. Conclusion: Majority of the patients of CRF have UGI mucosal lesions on endoscopic evaluation. Patients with GI symptoms have higher incidence of GI abnormalities when compared to those without symptoms. Erosive mucosal disease is the most common form of GI pathology in CRF.
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Madavaram Sreelatha, V Suresh Kumar, G Chandra Shekar, V Chandra Shekar
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