Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted for assessing renal profile in geriatric population. Materials & methods: A total of 50 geriatric subjects of more than 60 years of age and 50 healthy controls were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the subjects was obtained. A Performa was made and findings of clinical evaluation was recorded. Blood samples were obtained and renal profile was evaluated in all the patients. All the results were recorded and were analysed using SPSS software. Chi-square test and student t test were used for evaluation of level of significance. Results: Mean BUN levels among geriatric subjects and controls were 21.3 mg/dL and 15.6 mg/dL respectively. Mean serum creatinine levels among geriatric subjects and controls were 1.62 mg/dL and 0.98 mg/dL respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the renal profile among the geriatric subjects and healthy controls. Renal dysfunction was seen in 24 percent of the subjects of geriatric age group. Conclusion: Alteration of renal profile associated with age depends on the aging process of the renal system itself, as well as other associated comorbidities.