Evaluation Of Risk Factor Of Kidney Stone Disease: A Clinical Questionnaire Based Study
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 8, Pages 1929-1932
Abstract
Background: Kidney stone disease (KSD) is a common issue with a high health care burden that affects the quality of life among the global population. The present study was conducted to assess risk factor of kidney stone disease.Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted among 620 patients over a period of 6 months. The study included self-administered questionnaire. All of the analyses were performed using State V.12. p values< 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.
Results: The study was conducted among 320 patients. Out of them, 59.37% were males and 40.62% were females. The most common risk factor for kidney stone was Mixed diet (91.25%) followed by did not drink required water (2-3 lit/day) daily (71.87%).
Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between diet, family history, low fluid intake and the formation of renal calculi.
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