An urgent hemodialysis in an adult male patient with chronic kidney disease: a case report

Background: chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major global health concern with the rising rates of occurrence, prevalence, and mortality. There is no single cause and the damage is usually irreversible and can lead to poor prognosis. The risk increases with smoking age, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, and male gender. This case report aims to present an urgent hemodialysis in an adult male patient with chronic kidney disease. Case description: A-55 year-old-man with hypertension came with chief complaints of shortness of breath and swelling all over the body. Patient had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and CKD on routine hemodialysis, however it is discontinued due disruption in hemodialysis access. Physical examination of pale conjunctiva and pitting edema was found Laboratory examination showed an increase in kidney function markers and radiological examination showed the presence of fluid accumulation in the lungs. His condition became stable after an urgent hemodialysis. Conclusion: An adult male patient with CKD stage V underwent an urgent hemodialysis and the condition has been stable and improved following the treatment.