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PREVALENCE OF RENAL STONE DISEASE IN INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTION

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Mehrwar Ismail, Muhammad Usman Khalid, Muhammad Kashif Ali Tarar, Iqra Zuberi, Muhammad Ali Mehmood, Sunny Rafique
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2023.12.Si13.242

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of renal stone disease in individuals diagnosed with urinary tract infection. Place and Duration of Study: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from December 2022 to May 2023. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The inclusion criteria comprised adult patients (age ≥ 18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of UTI based on clinical symptoms, laboratory analysis of urine samples, and imaging studies. Upon obtaining informed consent, demographic information including age, gender, and medical history was collected. Clinical data, such as UTI symptoms and severity, were recorded. Radiological investigations, including ultrasound or CT scans, were performed to identify the presence of renal stones. Descriptive statistics were employed for demographic characteristics, while inferential statistics, such as chi-square tests or logistic regression, were utilized to assess associations between UTIs and renal stones. The data was analyzed using SPSS (Registered) Version 22. RESULTS: The data reveals that the frequency of renal stones increases with age, with individuals aged 50-75 years showing the highest prevalence at 50%, while those aged 18-29 years and 30-49 years have lower percentages at 20% and 30%, respectively. Males exhibit a higher prevalence of renal stones (45%) compared to females (28%). Hematuria is present in 23% of cases, indicating blood in the urine, while abdominal pain is reported in 31% of cases, suggesting discomfort in the abdominal region. Cloudy or foul-smelling urine is observed in 14% of cases, indicative of possible infection. CONCLUSION: The observed prevalence of renal stones in UTI patients was 35% which underscores the need for heightened clinical awareness and comprehensive management strategies, particularly in populations with higher susceptibility.

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