ObjectiveTo establish a possible association between obesity, measured by waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI), and voiding and sexual functions in a random cohort of Saudi men.Materials and methodsAn outpatient men’s health clinic was set up at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and men were invited to discuss their sexual and urinary functions. The data collected included age, WC, weight, height, blood pressure, history of diabetes, hypertension, and smoking. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the International Inventory of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire were used to assess urinary tract symptoms and sexual function, respectively. Serum testosterone, prostate-specific antigen and cholesterol levels were measured and documented. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.ResultsWe recruited 113 participants. The mean WC and BMI of the men were 104 ± 14.599 cm and 29.706 kg/m2, respectively. Thirty-seven men (32.7%) had an IPSS ≥ 8 points. Sexual disorders were reported in 19 men; 16 men had erectile dysfunction, while three had premature ejaculation. Of the whole cohort, 37 men were diabetic, of which 15 (40.5%) had an IPSS ≥ 8 and 13 (35%) were either overweight or obese.ConclusionIncreased WC and BMI were associated with diabetes mellitus and large percentages of voiding and sexual disorders.

BackgroundUrolithiasis is the formation of calculi in the urinary system. It is a public health concern worldwide that can lead to serious long-term consequences. Age, gender, dietary habits, and physical activity levels are all factors that increase the risk of urolithiasis formation. Furthermore, the presence of comorbid medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension are other major risk factors. Among the most prominent determinants that raise the likelihood of acquiring urolithiasis is exposure to high temperatures, especially in middle-aged men. Consequently, Saudi residents are two and a half times more prone than the global average to develop urolithiasis, especially those in the Kingdom's hottest regions. MethodologyThis cross-sectional study assessed the self-reported prevalence and non-nutritional risk factors of urolithiasis among the population of Hail, Saudi Arabia, through an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire contained 16 questions divided into three categories. Participants' permission was obtained before completing the questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was used to analyze the data. ResultsOf the 1150 participants with a mean age of 26.3 ± 12.8 years old, nearly half were males (50.9%). Urolithiasis was detected among 158 (13.7%) participants. The following factors showed significant relation with having urolithiasis: increased age, male gender, a low level of education, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperthyroidism. A family history of renal stones was also associated with double the risk of having urolithiasis. ConclusionThe results showed a high prevalence of urolithiasis in the Hail region, with many risk factors associated with it. It is important to support and promote awareness campaigns that address the critical risk factors of urolithiasis. Further studies should be conducted to arrive at a better understanding of the association between non-nutritional risk factors and developing urolithiasis.

Background: Urolithiasis is one of the most prevalent urinary tract disorders. It concerns stones that form in the urinary tract, usually in the kidneys or ureters. People with renal stone may experience dysuria, fever and flank pain. The risk factors of nephrolithiasis include hypertension, obesity and dehydration. Methodology: A cross sectional study conducted in 2022, over duration of four months. The study was undertaken to Evaluating the level of awareness about urolithiasis among the population of the Hail region in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire contains 27 questions. All data was analyzed using SPSS 22. Results: The study included a total of 1,150 participants, who ranged from the age of 18 to 68 years the mean age is 26.3 ± 12.8 years old. 585 (50.9%)participants were males and 1,100 (95.7%) were Saudi. 683 (59.4%) were found to have a low level of awareness regarding urolithiasis, 448 (39%) were moderately knowledgeable, while only 19 (1.7%) had a high awareness level.Increased age was associated with 12% more likelihood of higher awareness.Female participants also had 36% more likelihood of higher awareness than males. HCWs had doubled the probability of a good awareness level than did the other participants. Moreover, participants with a history of urolithiasis had nearly doubled the probability of a good awareness level than did those without such a history. Conclusion: Study participants have shown low awareness of urolithiasis, especially among non-medical professionals. There was a significant association between age, gender, history of urolithiasis and participants' level of awareness.