Study on the Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Acute Gastroenteritis

Abstract

The number of cases diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is increasing. Recent studies have highlighted that even slight elevations in serum creatinine levels are associated with poor outcomes across various clinical settings. This study aimed to examine the clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized at our institution with AKI secondary to AGE. Methods: The study subjects were patients aged 18 years or older diagnosed with AKI. Following patient selection, detailed medical histories were recorded, and comprehensive clinical examinations were performed. Recorded data included the clinical course of gastroenteritis, the timing of AKI onset, fluid status at admission, and daily measurements of urea, serum creatinine, sodium, and potassium. Other laboratory parameters included complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), urinalysis, stool analysis (including the hanging-drop method), HIV testing, blood glucose, white blood cell count and differential, and liver function tests (serum bilirubin, total protein, albumin, SGOT, SGPT, and ALP).