ABSTRACT
Background: CKD is a major health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. Chronic kidney disease is end result of long standing cases of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. There is paucity of data, regarding spectrum of CKD. CKD is generally asymptomatic in early stages. Early interventions delay the progression to ESRD, thus reducing morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To study the Clinical profile, Biochemical profile and determine the Aetiology of chronic kidney disease among Rural population. Methods: In this study, we retrospectively analysed data of 161 patients admitted in hospital over a period of six months. Data was collected based on clinical assessment, laboratory analysis and Radiological investigations to determine aetiology of chronic kidney disease. Results: 161 patients of chronic kidney disease were included in the study. The mean age of all patients studied was 47.20±16.16 years. The most common aetiology was hypertensive nephropathy. Most of the patients presented with, pedal oedema (59.6%) followed by Oliguria (52.2%), facial edema (46.9%). Conclusion: The major causes of CKD in descending order were hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic glomerulonephritis and obstructive uropathy. So if we are able to detect and treat these conditions in early phase, we can prevent further progression and damage to the kidney.