Abstract

Author:
Tablo Abdulrahim Ahmed, Rezan Sabah Ahmed

Doi: 10.26480/jhcdc.02.2025.61.68

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Kidney stones are a common urological condition that can seriously affect urinary tract health. Their development is typically dictated by a number of factors like diet, fluid intake, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle. It is crucial to be aware of such risk factors for efficient prevention and management. The aim of this study is to establish and evaluate factors concerning kidney stone development in patients in Erbil City, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Rizgary Hospital among 30 patients diagnosed with kidney stones. The data were collected using structured questionnaires and clinical evaluations. The urine samples were analyzed in the biochemistry laboratory through centrifugation, dipstick analysis of urine, and microscopic examination. All 30 patients, males and females alike, had an established kidney stone. The survey found several typical factors that accounted for it: inadequate daily consumption of fluids, frequent consumption of salty or protein foods, incorrect eating habits, and a stone history in their family. Numerous patients also noted a lack of exercise and too little physical activity. The study determined that the formation of kidney stones is associated with modifiable dietary and lifestyle habits. Enhancing public education for proper hydration, the intake of healthy diets, and physical activity may be instrumental in the prevention of kidney stones. The results highlight the value of health education programs and preventive interventions. Future studies are recommended to use larger and more diverse samples to further confirm and generalize these result.