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How to Monitor Hydration Status and Urine Dilution in Patients with Nephrolithiasis
Simon Travers1,2,3,4, Caroline Prot-Bertoye2,3,4,5,6, Michel Daudon7
1Université Paris Cité, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, Inserm U970, F-75015 Paris, France.
Nutrients
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Maintaining hydration is crucial for preventing kidney stone recurrence. Monitoring urine dilution at home, potentially with connected devices, offers a promising solution for patients with nephrolithiasis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Hydration balance is essential for physiological function, with dehydration leading to concentrated urine.
- Kidney stone recurrence is often linked to inadequate urine dilution.
- Current methods for monitoring urine dilution have limitations in daily life settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods for monitoring hydration and urine dilution.
- To identify challenges and potential solutions for home-based monitoring in nephrolithiasis patients.
- To explore the feasibility of connected devices for improving patient self-management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of hydration monitoring techniques.
- Analysis of urine dilution assessment tools (osmolality, specific gravity, color).
- Evaluation of home-based monitoring strategies and emerging technologies.
Main Results:
- Laboratory urine osmolality is the most accurate measure of urine dilution but is not practical for home use.
- Current home-based tools like reagent strips have significant interferences.
- Fluid intake monitoring and connected devices show promise for practical, at-home hydration management.
Conclusions:
- Effective home-based monitoring of urine dilution is needed for nephrolithiasis patients.
- Connected devices represent a promising future direction for managing hydration and preventing stone recurrence.
- Integrating technology into daily routines can empower patients in managing their condition.
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