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Correspondence to Author: Séraphin Ahoui^1*, Julien Attinon², Blaise Adelin Tchaou², Aimé Vinasse¹, Ingrid A. Makam Fokam¹, JosephGodonou¹, Aubin M Melikan¹, Jacques Vigan³. 

¹Department of Nephrology, University and Departmental Hospital Center Borgou, BP 02 Parakou Benin,
²Department of Anesthesia-Resuscitation and Emergency, University and Departmental Hospital Center Borgou, Alibori, Parakou, Benin
³University nephrology and haemodialysis Clinic, National University Hospital of Cotonou Hubert K. Maga Benin.

DOI: 10.52338/tjon.2025.4941

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a real public health problem on a continental and global scale. The existence of hydroelectrolyte disorders in a patient suffering from CKD would constitute a risk factor for the progression of this condition. Objective: To study the factors associated of frequent hydroelectrolyte disorders in chronic kidney disease patients at the Departmental Teaching Hospital Borgou/ Alibori (CHUD-B/A) form 2022 to 2023.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical aims with prospective collection of data from January 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023. It concerned patients with CKD followed in the nephrology department of the CHUD-B/A meeting the study inclusion criteria. The hydroelectrolyte disorders studied were hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia. Logistic regression made it possible to search for factors associated with each of the hydroelectrolyte disorders cited above.
Results: A total of 89 patients with CKD were included. Their average age was 53±14.37 years. The male gender was the most represented (64.62%). The subjects surveyed mainly had a monthly income greater than 88 dollars, or approximately 88 USD (64.62%). Hypocalcemia was the most common disorder with a prevalence of 78.12%.
Conclusion: Hydroelectrolytic disorders were present in more than half of patients with CKD and in most cases, the course of the disease was unfavorable. It is therefore necessary to put in place strategies to prevent the appearance of these disorders or slow their progression in order to limit the progression of CKD.

Citation:

Séraphin Ahoui, Factors Associated with Hydroelectrolytic Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease in Departmental Teaching Hospital Borgou/Alibori (Benin). The Journal of Nephrology 2025.