Investigating the Relationship between Kidney Stone Formation and Potential Urological Complications: A Study on Prevention, Management, and Long-Term Impact on Renal Function
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Abstract
Background: Renal function may be significantly impacted by the common urological condition of kidney stone development and its possible consequences. This Study had 200 patients and was undertaken at the Department of Urology, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, between January 2020 and January 2022. The Study focused on prevention, treatment options, and the long-term effects on renal function to better understand the connection between kidney stone development and future urological issues. The results aid in improving knowledge of kidney stone-related problems and direct doctors to provide the best possible patient treatment.
Methods:
Two hundred patients with verified kidney stone development who visited the Department of Urology at the LRH in Peshawar between January 2020 and January 2022 were the subject of a retrospective study. Data on patient demographics, stone composition, size, location, treatment techniques, and follow-up information were gathered from electronic medical records. With a focus on preventative treatments and their effect on long-term renal function, the association between kidney stone features and probable urological problems was investigated.
Results:
Most of the Study's participants were male (65%), and their average Age was 45. The bulk of stones comprised calcium (80%), uric acid (15%), and miscellaneous materials. 40% of the rocks under investigation were found in the renal pelvis, 35% in the ureter, and 25% elsewhere. Depending on the stone's features and the patient's appropriateness, several therapeutic techniques were used, such as extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). According to regular follow-ups, Patients who followed preventative measures, such as dietary changes and increased hydration intake, showed a lower chance of recurrence.
Conclusion:
The association between kidney stone development, probable urological problems, and their effect on long-term renal function is clarified by this Study. The Study emphasizes the significance of customized therapeutic techniques and preventative measures using data analysis from 200 patients at the Department of Urology, LRH, Peshawar, for two years. The findings add to the corpus of urological knowledge by providing understandings that may direct clinical decision-making and improve patient care.