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Table 6 Distribution of respondents by indication/reasons of CAM use (n = 201)

From: Frequency, types, and factors associated with complementary and alternative medicine use among patients on maintenance haemodialysis

Variable

Frequency

percentage

General well being

115

57.2

Nausea

105

52.2

Insomnia

86

42.7

Pain

80

40.0

Anaemia

76

37.8

Hypertension

65

32.3

Dyspepsia

47

23.4

Anorexia

45

22.4

Constipation

38

18.9

Muscle cramps

32

15.9

Fatigue

28

13.9

Cough

27

13.4

Uremic fetor

16

8.0

Diabetes

13

6.5

Vomiting

13

6.5

Diarrhea

10

5.0

Erectile dysfunction

8

4.0

Skin hyperpigmentation

6

3.0

Anuria

6

3.0

Pruritus

4

2.0