Abstract:
Background & Aim: increased PH of saliva the is the problem in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis which can be caused oral problems such as an increasing of dental plaque, bleeding gums, halitosis, altered taste, petechiae, ecchymosis and abrasions, mucous becomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PH saliva and its related factors in hemodialysis patients in selected hospitals of Tehran city was in 1395.
Method and material:
In this Cross-sectional study, 120 patients were studied. PH of saliva Checked out with electrometric devices (AZ PH / mV Meter 8601) and pH of more than 7 was considered increased PH. After completion of information sheets, salivary were collected for 5 minutes place (by spitting) in disposable cups and then findings analyzed by X² (Khi 2) test and P<0.05 was considered significant.
Findings:
This research was on 120 patient hemodialysis, 52.5% male and 47.5% female. Average patient’s age was 63 years. The mean duration of dialysis was 58 months. There was a 91.7% increase in the prevalence of PH. PH saliva in patients with other systemic diseases (P≤0.05) and the use of other drugs (P≤0.01) significantly increased. Whereas in the case of other factors such as age (P≤0.9), sex (P≤0.5), smoking (P≤0.7), alcohol consumption (P≤0.1), educational level (P≤0.4), for the treatment of hemodialysis (P≤0.5), the number of Hemodialysis (P≤0.1), oral health status (P≤0.2) was not statistically significant.
Conclusion:
PH of saliva in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis in patients was high and concerning. Etiologic studies to understand its causes and actions to alleviate this problem, is recommended.
Key words:Saliva pH, Hemodialysis, Kidney Disease