MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY IN PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Abstract

Malnutrition is a common problem in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, occurring in 18-62% of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aimed to evaluate the micronutrient status in CKD patients and its association with disease severity.From 2022 to 2023, a prospective case-control study was conducted in 46 patients visiting the department of gastroenterology and purulent surgery. Patients were divided into mild, moderate and severe groups according to the results of colonoscopy and histopathological examination. Serum iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium and copper were tested. 46 patients (17 men, 29 women) with an average age of 32 years were included in the study and were divided into 2 groups (23 with CKD and 23 healthy individuals). Serum magnesium, zinc and selenium levels were significantly lower in patients in the YaK group (p< 0.001, 0.018 and < 0.001). However, iron and copper levels were not significantly different in the 2 groups of patients. It should be evaluated whether the elimination of micronutrient deficiencies can help achieve remission in patients with CKD.