Risk of chronic kidney disease in hospitalized patients with hidradenitis suppurativa

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with several comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. These comorbidities are also risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet little is known about the risk of CKD in HS patients. Objectives: To study the prevalence of CKD in HS patients.Methods: Cross-sectional population-based study using the United States National Inpatient Sample database, between January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2012. Results: We identified 23,767 hospital admissions for HS patients and 95,068 admissions for age and gender matched controls.The prevalence of CKD in HS patients was 6.3% (1,497/23,767) compared to non-HS controls 4.3% (4,052/95,068).The association of CKD was strongest in HS patients who were & GE;60 years old 16.9% (475/2,811), male 7.3% (695/9,556), obese 7.8% (407/5,209), diabetic 12.5% (890/7,105), hyperlipidemic 13.3% (416/3,126), and had cardiovascular diseases 12.5% (631/5,045).The crude odds ratio of CKD in HS patients was 1.5 (95% CI 1.420-1.605) compared to non-HS patients. The association remained significant after adjusting for important covariates with adjusted odds ratio of CKD in HS patients of 1.1 (95% CI 1.014-1.176) compared to non-HS patients. Conclusions: Our findings show that there is a possible association of HS with CKD. Any signs of CKD should be assessed by a nephrologist, as early diagnosis can hopefully prevent further progression.

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There is a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in those who are aged 60 or older, male, obese, diabetic, hyperlipidemic, or have cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of CKD in HS patients is 6.3%, higher than the 4.3% in non-HS controls. Early diagnosis and assessment of CKD in HS patients is important to prevent further progression.