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Renal calculi, or kidney stones, are solid deposits of minerals and salts formed inside the kidneys. In medical terminology, "calculus" refers to the stone itself, while "lithiasis" describes the process of stone formation. Depending on their location within the urinary system, these stones may be classified as either urolithiasis, when situated within the urinary tract, or nephrolithiasis, when located within the kidneys. Each term signifies the specific impact of the stone.Predisposition...
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The diagnosis of renal calculi involves several imaging techniques, including non-contrast CT scans and ultrasound. These methods help visualize kidney stones, assess their size and location, and detect possible obstructions. Additionally, Measuring urine pH is useful for diagnosing specific stone types, such as struvite (alkaline pH) and uric acid stones (acidic pH). Cystine stones are primarily linked to cystinuria, a genetic condition. A urinalysis helps detect blood in the urine (hematuria)...
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Renal calculi, commonly termed kidney stones, are crystalline solid masses that form in the kidneys but can occur at any point within the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.The pathophysiology of renal stones involves several key factors: supersaturation of the urine with stone-forming constituents, changes in urine pH, a decrease in urine volume, and the presence of substances that promote or inhibit stone formation.Supersaturation of Urine: This is the...
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AssessmentSubjective Data: Obtain a detailed health history, including any recent or chronic urinary tract infections, periods of immobilization, previous episodes of renal calculi, and medical conditions such as gout, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or hyperparathyroidism. Review the medication history for drugs that may influence stone formation, including allopurinol, analgesics, loop diuretics, or thiazide diuretics. Document the use of long-term indwelling catheters and any past surgical...
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Association Between Ambient Temperature and Urolithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Juliana Villanueva-Congote1, Juan C Marin-Urrego2, Hasim Bakbak3

  • 1Department of Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

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Higher ambient temperatures increase the risk of kidney stone (urolithiasis) events. This systematic review confirms a significant association between heat and urolithiasis presentations, suggesting environmental factors are key.

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ClimateHot TemperatureRenal ColicSystematic ReviewUrolithiasis

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Nephrology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global urolithiasis (kidney stone) incidence is rising.
  • Ambient temperature is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for kidney stones.
  • Physiological mechanisms include increased urinary calcium and supersaturation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize evidence on the relationship between ambient temperature and urolithiasis risk.
  • To quantify the association using meta-analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 892 identified records.
  • Inclusion of 46 studies, with 16 used in meta-analysis.
  • Analysis of associations between ambient temperature and kidney stone events, considering lag periods.

Main Results:

  • A positive association was found between higher ambient temperatures and kidney stone events.
  • Meta-analysis revealed a pooled RR of 1.31 for urolithiasis presentation.
  • Subgroup analyses showed increased risk for stone colic (RR 1.27) and emergency visits (RR 1.33).

Conclusions:

  • Higher ambient temperatures are significantly associated with increased kidney stone presentations.
  • Environmental factor management may help reduce nephrolithiasis incidence.
  • Further research is needed, considering the high risk of bias in existing studies.