TY  - JOUR
TI  - The Importance of 25 Hydroxyvitamin D Level Monitoring in Children Diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
AB  - Objective: In patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), bone metabolism may be negatively affected due to both the activity of the disease and the medications used. Our study aimed to investigate the necessity of evaluating 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) Vit D), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and possible related factors in the follow-up of patients diagnosed with JIA. Method: The records of 68 patients with JIA were retrospectively evaluated. Disease subtypes, medications used, and whether they were in remission or active disease were reviewed. Results: 25 OH Vit D levels were low in 14.7% of patients with JIA compared to the control group. 66.6% of the patients with systemic arthritis had high ALP levels. 25 OH Vit D level was low in 16.6% of steroid users, and Vitamin D level was low in 55.5% of the patients in the active disease group. It was determined that patients in the active disease group had the highest ALP and lowest vitamin D levels compared to patients in remission with and without medication. Conclusion: Bone metabolism in patients with JIA is negatively affected. Since vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone metabolism, it was emphasized that vitamin D levels should be evaluated especially during active disease and supplements should be provided for patients with low vitamin D levels.
AU  - Yildirim, Ulku Miray
AU  - ERGÜVEN, MÜFERET
DO  - 10.18521/ktd.1394091
PY  - 2024
JO  - KONURALP TIP DERGİSİ
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
SN  - 1309-3878
SP  - 83
EP  - 87
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/1229937
ER  -