Study of clinical Profile in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Abstract
Background- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is emerging as an important public health problem, not only in developed countries, but also in developing countries including India.
Methods- The study was an observational study. This hospital based observational study was conducted in the patients admitted in the ward under the Department of General Medicine and department of nephrology.
Results-60% patients were from 41-60 Yrs and 68% patients were male. Most of patients (92%) present pallor, 54% patients present with decreased urine output.
Conclusion-The study reveals that CKD is an important public health problem in India mainly affecting adult males.
Keywords: CKD, Oligourea,Pallor.