Correlation between Hemodialysis and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

S arcopenia is a common health problem among elderly population with chronic kidney disease. It is a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and performance. Sarcopenia is not noticeable in earlier stages but becomes apparent as stage of kidney disease advances, so it is better to prevent progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function rather than try to restore it at older ages. We conducted a case control study to find the relation between development of sarcopenia and chronic kidney disease in patients on conservative therapy and on regular dialysis. Our participants were older adults, both men and women, 60 years old and above, who were admitted to Ain Shams University Hospital (El-Demerdash) and were either on conservative therapy or on maintenance hemodialysis therapy.