Características clínicas de la enfermedad renal crónica en pacientes de 20 a 70 años que acuden al centro de diálisis DIALYCEN. Junio 2022 - julio 2023.

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease is a progressive medical condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their capacity to adequately filter wastes and excess fluid from the blood. Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics of chronic kidney disease in patients aged 20 to 70 years attending the DIALYCEN dialysis center. June 2022 - July 2023. Methodology: Descriptive study, with quantitative approach and retrospective cross-sectional design. Technique: Indirect observation; Instrument: Observation matrix. Population: 150 patients. Results: The profile of patients 69.3% corresponded to men and 30.7% to women. In age 34.7% of 64 years and older. Of 100% mestizo ethnicity. Those who have been treated for 12 to 18 months 93.3%. With 82.7% coming from the coast and 13.3% from the highlands. As for lifestyle habits, 73.6% consumed alcohol, followed by 58.3% coffee, 41.7% had inadequate eating habits. Family history 70.7% have a history of diabetes mellitus, followed by arterial hypertension 58.7%. Regarding comorbidities 89.3% have diabetes mellitus and 82.7% have hypertension. With stage of chronic kidney disease 5. And as complications anemia 48%. Conclusions: Chronic kidney disease can be caused by various conditions, such as arterial hypertension, diabetes, as well as genetic and environmental factors.