Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury During Epidemic Diarrheal Illness in Sulaimani city
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https://doi.org/10.56056/amj.2025.322Keywords:
Acute kidney injury, Dehydration, Diarrheal illness, Water sanitationAbstract
Background and objectives: Diarrheal disorders represent a considerable worldwide health concern, sometimes necessitating hospitalization due to consequences such as dehydration and disturbances in electrolyte levels. The objective of this analysis is to ascertain the incidence of acute kidney injury among individuals with diarrheal illnesses at two healthcare facilities in Suleimani, Iraq.
Methods: a retrospective study on patients who had been admitted due to acute diarrhea in Shahid Doctor Hemin Teaching and Shar Hospitals in the city center of Suleimani governorate, covering the period of May until July 2022. Data was collected on demographics, symptoms of dehydration,vital signs, and laboratory values such as blood urea, serum creatinine, sodium, potassium, and chloride. General stool examinations were also performed for the patients.
Results: In this study, the records of 625 patients were examined. The results showed that 55% of male participants and 45% of female participants experienced acute kidney injury during their illness (P<0.05). The study found a higher incidence of acute kidney injury among individuals who consumed tap water (66.3%) compared to those who drank well water (21.1%) or bottled water (12.7%) (p<0.05). The research also revealed that people diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes were more susceptible to acute kidney injury, with prevalence rates of 19.9% and 16.5% respectively (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study revealed a high occurrence of acute kidney injury in people experiencing diarrhea, especially those with specific risk factors. This underscores the importance of raising awareness and implementing preventive measures to address this complication and potentially improve outcomes.
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