STRATIFICATION OF RISK FACTORS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR UROLITHIASIS
Keywords:
Urolithiasis, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment StrategiesAbstract
Objectives: To stratify risk factors, diagnosis, and different treatment strategies for urolithiasis
Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in Urology wards of Mayo Hospital, Services
Hospital & Sheikh Zaid Hospital of Lahore-Pakistan, from June 2017 to August 2017. A total of 100 urolithiasis patients
of varying age and sex were selected and a structured data collection form was administered and filled while interacting
with patients. Data was analysed by utilizing SPSS Version 10.
Results: Among total of 100 patients, mostly (49%) were between age group of 31- 45 years. A high familial predisposition
was not observed as 70% of patients had no family history of the ailment. Ailment is more typical in men (60%)
as compared to women (40%). Ultrasonography is the mostly used (70%) modality for diagnosis.
Conclusion: Urolithiasis can result in severe pain and emergent situations which require prompt management to ensure
protection of the patient’s urinary system.
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