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Prevalence of Renal Disorders among the Residents of Canacona in India: Analysis of the Data from a Free Urological Medical Camp


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1 Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
 

The high incidence of renal disorders/diseases in Canacona tuluk of Goa in India has been a matter of great concern. We analyzed the pattern of genitourinary problems in patients attending a free medical camp organised by the Department of Urology, KLES Kidney Foundation at Canacona. 298 patients attended the camp, which included 166 males and 132 females. 40.9% had urolithiasis, 12.9% had chronic renal failure and 12.8% had LUTS secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. There is a high prevalence of renal disorders among the inhabitants of Canacona taluk. These disorders include urolithiasis and chronic renal failure.

Keywords

Health Monitoring, Urolithiasis, Renal Disorders, Mycotoxins, India
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Authors

R. B. Nerli
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
Tanmaya Metgud
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
M. B. Hiremath
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
Ajay Guntaka
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
Shivagouda Patil
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India
Vikram Prabha
Dept. of Urology, KLE University’s JN Medical College & KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum 590 010, India

Abstract


The high incidence of renal disorders/diseases in Canacona tuluk of Goa in India has been a matter of great concern. We analyzed the pattern of genitourinary problems in patients attending a free medical camp organised by the Department of Urology, KLES Kidney Foundation at Canacona. 298 patients attended the camp, which included 166 males and 132 females. 40.9% had urolithiasis, 12.9% had chronic renal failure and 12.8% had LUTS secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. There is a high prevalence of renal disorders among the inhabitants of Canacona taluk. These disorders include urolithiasis and chronic renal failure.

Keywords


Health Monitoring, Urolithiasis, Renal Disorders, Mycotoxins, India

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst%2F2010%2Fv3i3%2F29701