Acute kidney injury during fasting in ramadhan in a patient with nephrolithiasis – a case report
Fasting in Ramadhan is a religious obligation for every Muslim with its well-known good benefits for health.1 However, there is no specific guideline in terms of precaution for patients at risk to develop nephrolithiasis. Nephrolithiasis and acute kidney injury may occur concomitantly due to...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/66658/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66658/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66658/1/AKI%20case%20report%202.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/66658/10/66658_ACUTE%20KIDNEY%20INJURY-tentative.pdf |
| Summary: | Fasting in Ramadhan is a religious obligation for every Muslim
with its well-known good benefits for health.1 However, there is no
specific guideline in terms of precaution for patients at risk to
develop nephrolithiasis.
Nephrolithiasis and acute kidney injury may occur concomitantly
due to its common risk factors which is dehydration. Poor oral
intake due to inadequate preparation for fasting together with hot
climate may contribute to the two related major problems.
Previous studies have highlight the recommendations for those
having chronic kidney disease.1,2 However, studies on fasting
complication in relation to acute renal impairment and
nephrolithiasis are still insufficien |
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