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Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration
Abstract
Aim:
Neonatal hypernatremic dehydration is a potentially life-threatening condition in infants, primarily caused by inadequate breast milk intake. This study aimed to evaluate the demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory findings, and risk factors in term neonates diagnosed with neonatal hypernatremic dehydration, as well as to assess its long-term impact on renal function.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 36 term neonates diagnosed with Neonatal hypernatremic dehydration and followed in our clinic between January 2014 and December 2019. Data on demographics, clinical presentation, dehydration severity, laboratory values at admission, and serum creatinine and urea levels at follow-up (1–5 years later) were recorded. Dehydration was classified based on percentage of weight loss. Statistical analyses included Spearman correlation and ROC analysis to evaluate the relationship between hypernatremia and renal function.
Results:
Of the 36 patients, 52.7% were male and 72.2% were delivered vaginally. Feeding difficulties (58%) and jaundice were the most common presenting complaints. Sixteen infants had >10% weight loss and were classified as moderately or severely dehydrated. Serum creatinine levels at admission were ≥0.6 mg/dL in 83% and ≥1.0 mg/dL in 28% of cases, suggesting significant renal involvement. At follow-up, creatinine levels normalized in all patients. The lack of urine output data was a limitation.
Conclusion:
Neonatal hypernatremic dehydration is a serious but preventable condition. Risk is higher in infants born to primiparous mothers or by cesarean section. Early breastfeeding support, maternal education, and post-discharge follow-up are critical for prevention and early detection of potential renal complications.
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Ethical Statement
Approval was received from our faculty's Local Ethics Committee dated 30/12/2020 and numbered 2020/576.
Thanks
We sincerely hope that our manuscript, which has been carefully prepared and supported by detailed patient follow-up and treatment data, will be deemed worthy of publication, as we believe it provides valuable insights to the field. Thank you for your consideration.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Neonatology
Journal Section
Clinical Research
Authors
Early Pub Date
May 31, 2025
Publication Date
May 31, 2025
Submission Date
April 30, 2025
Acceptance Date
May 30, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 3
APA
Uygun, S. S. (2025). Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(3), 121-125. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1688152
AMA
1.Uygun SS. Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(3):121-125. doi:10.16899/jcm.1688152
Chicago
Uygun, Saime Sündüs. 2025. “Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants With Hypernatremic Dehydration”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (3): 121-25. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1688152.
EndNote
Uygun SS (May 1, 2025) Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 3 121–125.
IEEE
[1]S. S. Uygun, “Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 121–125, May 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1688152.
ISNAD
Uygun, Saime Sündüs. “Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants With Hypernatremic Dehydration”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/3 (May 1, 2025): 121-125. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1688152.
JAMA
1.Uygun SS. Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:121–125.
MLA
Uygun, Saime Sündüs. “Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants With Hypernatremic Dehydration”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 3, May 2025, pp. 121-5, doi:10.16899/jcm.1688152.
Vancouver
1.Saime Sündüs Uygun. Evaluation of Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Parameters and Long-Term Renal Effects in Infants with Hypernatremic Dehydration. J Contemp Med. 2025 May 1;15(3):121-5. doi:10.16899/jcm.1688152