Adverse side effects of hemodialysis in patients with end-stage chronic renal disease at Kassala Dialysis Center, Sudan

MUZAMIL AHMED, University of Kassala, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sudan.Follow
Mustafa Khairelseed, University of Kassala, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sudan.Follow
Muzdlefa Ahmed, University of Kassala, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sudan.Follow
Mutaz Mohammed, University of Kassala, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sudan.Follow
Mutaz Omara, University of Kassala, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sudan.Follow

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Background: Hemodialysis is a treatment for advanced renal failure; however, various complications can arise following the procedure. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of adverse side effects during hemodialysis in patients with chronic renal failure. Methods: This descriptive hospital-based study was conducted on 105 patients treated with hemodialysis between November 2020 and January 2021 at the Kassala Dialysis Center in Kassala City, Kassala State, Sudan. Data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire designed to address the research questions. The data were analyzed using the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16. Results: The findings indicated that 61% of this study group were male and 39% were female. The disease duration ranged from 1 to 5 years in 56 patients (53.3%). The age group ranged from 10 to 80 years, with approximately half of the study population in the age groups of 31–40 and 41–50 years. Regarding educational level, the majority were illiterate, representing 45 patients (42.9%). The most common symptoms mentioned by patients included joint pain (56 patients, 53.3%), sleeping problems (34 patients, 32.4%), and muscle cramps (33 patients, 31.4%). The most frequently used medication for symptom relief was paracetamol (46 patients, 43.8%), followed by diclofenac sodium (14 patients, 13.3%). Conclusion: The most common adverse effects of hemodialysis are joint pain, sleeping problems, and muscle cramps. Addressing the adverse effect of hemodialysis could lead to comprehensive managing the patients with end-stage chronic renal disease ultimately improving the patient outcome and efficiency of health car delivery.

Keywords

hemodialysis, complication, renal failure, Kassala

Recommended Citation

AHMED, MUZAMIL; Khairelseed, Mustafa; Ahmed, Muzdlefa; Mohammed, Mutaz; and Omara, Mutaz (2025) "Adverse side effects of hemodialysis in patients with end-stage chronic renal disease at Kassala Dialysis Center, Sudan," Iraqi National Journal of Medicine: Vol. 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 11.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.37319/iqnjm.7.1.21