A study of the Variation in the Levels of Parathyroid Hormone, Calcium and Phosphorus among Patients at the Kidney Services Center - Al-Khums

Abstract

Kidneys are essential for a healthy body. It is largely responsible for filtering waste, excess water, and other impurities from the blood. These toxins and excess materials are stored in the bladder and then removed during urination. Kidney disease can lead to other serious health problems, including nerve damage, weak bones, and malnutrition. Over time, the kidneys may stop working completely. The study was conducted on 70 dialysis patients at the Kidney Services Center - Al-Khums and monitored the changes that occurred in the levels of the parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus. The results revealed that the PTH was higher in females than in males compared to the control group, and phosphate was higher in males than in females, while there was no significant difference in calcium levels.