Risk factors of urolithiasis: A hospital-based retrospective study
Thenmozhi Paluchamy1, N Dilli Rani1, G Bhuvaneswari2
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Saveetha College of Nursing, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|October 28, 2024
Summary
Lifestyle factors like low water intake and high salt consumption significantly increase urolithiasis (kidney stone) risk. Awareness campaigns can promote healthier habits to prevent stone formation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Public Health
Background:
- Urolithiasis is a widespread urinary tract disease with increasing prevalence.
- Lifestyle changes, including diet and activity levels, are linked to higher urolithiasis rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the risk factors associated with urolithiasis.
- To identify key lifestyle and dietary habits contributing to kidney stone formation.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective hospital-based study of 60 participants.
- Data collected via demographic variables and a checklist during one-to-one interviews.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of risk factors: 80% decreased water intake, 74% excess tomato consumption, 64% high salt intake, 72% decreased urine output.
- Other factors include recurrent UTIs (56%), alcohol consumption (53%), and milk products (45%).
- Low incidence of family history (5%) and Siddha treatment (6%).
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight significant lifestyle and dietary contributors to urolithiasis.
- Results can inform public health initiatives on prevention through lifestyle and hydration changes.
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