A new study has found that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may also be at higher risk for a stomach problem called gastroparesis.
This condition causes the stomach to empty food more slowly than normal, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and feeling full quickly after eating.
The study was published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine and was led by Dr. Xiaoliang Wang from the Cleveland Clinic.
CKD is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. The kidneys are important because they help clean the blood and remove waste through urine.
When they stop working properly, waste can build up in the body, which can lead to other health problems. There are different stages of CKD, and as the disease gets worse, it can affect more parts of the body.
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects how the stomach works. When the stomach doesn’t empty food as it should, it can cause problems with digestion and nutrition. People with gastroparesis often feel bloated or sick after meals, and in severe cases, it can make it hard to eat enough food to stay healthy.
In this large study, researchers looked at information from two major health databases. One included hospital records from over 3.5 million patients with or without CKD who were diagnosed with gastroparesis. The second included clinic records from more than 6.2 million people who visited a doctor because of nausea and vomiting.
The researchers found that as kidney disease became more severe, the chances of having gastroparesis also increased. People with advanced CKD, including those with end-stage kidney disease, were most likely to also have this stomach problem.
Even after adjusting for other health factors to make a fair comparison between people with and without CKD, the link between severe kidney disease and gastroparesis remained strong.
Interestingly, while this pattern was clear among hospitalized patients, it was not as obvious among people who visited outpatient clinics. Still, the general trend showed that people with CKD are more likely to have problems with slow stomach emptying.
This study is important because it shows that gastroparesis might be a common but often overlooked issue in people with kidney disease. When the stomach doesn’t work properly, it can make it harder for patients to get the nutrition they need. This is especially dangerous for people whose kidneys are already not working well.
Doctors and patients should be more aware of this connection. Recognizing symptoms of gastroparesis in people with CKD could lead to earlier diagnosis and better care. Treating gastroparesis may improve patients’ quality of life and help them manage their kidney disease more effectively.
In summary, this research helps us better understand how kidney disease can affect other parts of the body. It also shows the importance of paying attention to stomach symptoms in people with CKD. More studies may help find new ways to treat both conditions and improve outcomes for patients.
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