The effect of Ramadan fasting on kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Ismail BalogluKultigin TurkmenIsmail KocyigitOrcun AltunorenLevent DemirtasGokmen ZararsızEray Eroglu

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

We found a significant relationship between hypertension, the number of fasting days and acute kidney injury. Patients with chronic kidney damage and hypertension should be evaluated more carefully, informed about the importance of hydration after fasting and should be followed frequently for AKI.

Keyphrases

acute kidney injury
blood glucose
blood pressure
insulin resistance
cardiac surgery
type diabetes
glycemic control
arterial hypertension