Chronic Kidney Diseases, Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Conditions
Brief summary
Iron deficiency anemia is very common in CKD patients. Data about gastrointestinal lesions in Arab patients are insufficient.
Detailed description
Iron deficiency anemia without gastrointestinal symptoms needs to be assessed in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Interventions
Upper gastrointestinal endoscpy for all participants and gastric biopsy for histopathological examination for suspicious lesions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with eGFR is less than 60 ml/m/1.73 m2. * Patients with iron deficiency anemia. * Absence of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings In chronic kidney disease patients with iron deficiency anemia | 6 months | Detect rate of upper GIT lesions in asymptomatic CKD patients with iron deficiency anemia using endoscopy followed by biopsy and histopathological examination |
Countries
Egypt