Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) represents a significant global health burden. This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics, clinical profile, and complications among CKD patients at a tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 patients diagnosed with CKD at Department of General Medicine, Mallareddy Women’s Medical College, Hyderabad. Data on demographic characteristics, clinical symptoms, complications, and key laboratory parameters were collected and analyzed. Results: The majority of the patients were males (62.5%) with a higher prevalence in the age group of 46-60 years (39.0%). The most common occupation was agriculture (31.25%) and more than half of the patients belonged to low socioeconomic strata (52.08%). The most commonly reported clinical symptoms were swelling of feet (71.6%), fatigue (65.1%), and shortness of breath (57.3%). Hypertension (62.5%) and cardiovascular disease (52.1%) were the most common complications. The mean serum creatinine and eGFR values were 2.5 mg/dl and 45 ml/min/1.73m², respectively. The blood glucose levels and lipid profile suggested a possible presence of diabetes and dyslipidemia among the patients. Conclusion: The study provides valuable insights into the demographic characteristics, clinical profile, and complications of CKD patients. The data highlights the importance of early detection, management of CKD, and prevention of complications, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Further research is required to delve deeper into the etiology and risk factors of CKD in this region, for the formulation of targeted public health interventions

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