Evaluation of Serum Electrolyte Levels in Patients With Anemia.

anemia electrolyte imbalance iron deficiency anemia (ida) na-k atpase serum electrolytes

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Oct 2021
Historique:
accepted: 30 09 2021
entrez: 4 11 2021
pubmed: 5 11 2021
medline: 5 11 2021
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Anemia is one of the most prevalent diseases globally. Various diseases have linked anemia with electrolyte disturbance. However, the local data are limited. In this study, we will determine the prevalence of electrolyte imbalance in anemic patients. This case-control study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital from January 2021 to July 2021. A total of 500 anemic patients were enrolled in the study after informed consent. Another 500 non-anemic patients were enrolled as the control group. Blood was taken from both groups and send for assessment of electrolytes. Sodium levels were significantly lower in anemic patients compared to non-anemic patients (131.42 ± 0.82 meq/L vs. 135.57 ± 0.42 meq/L; p-value: <0.0001). Potassium levels were significantly higher in anemic patients compared to non-anemic participants (4.37 ± 0.12 meq/L vs. 4.09 ± 0.11 meq/L; p-value: <0.0001). Chloride levels were significantly higher in participants with anemia compared to non-anemic participants (103.92 ± 0.46 meq/L vs. 100.99 ± 0.41 meq/L). Our study indicates that sodium levels and potassium levels are impacted in patients with anemia compared to patients without anemia. Close monitoring of serum electrolytes is suggested in patients with anemia to avoid complications and life-threatening conditions.

Identifiants

pubmed: 34733593
doi: 10.7759/cureus.18417
pmc: PMC8557256
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

e18417

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2021, Mansoor et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Farah Mansoor (F)

Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.

Pinky Bai (P)

Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.

Navneet Kaur (N)

Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Buchu Kalan, IND.

Sandresh Sultan (S)

Internal Medicine, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK.

Sucheta Sharma (S)

Internal Medicine, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar, IND.

Anum Dilip (A)

Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.

Yasir Kammawal (Y)

Anatomical and Clinical Pathology, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, Tucson, USA.

Simra Shahid (S)

Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.

Amber Rizwan (A)

Family Medicine, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, Karachi, PAK.

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