Awareness of Nephrolithiasis in Educated Community of Azad Kashmir Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Renal stone is an important health problem in the world and is the most common disease in urinary tract system. It is particularly a common problem in many countries Knowledge and lifestyle attitude of individuals towards renal stone plays a role in delivering optimum management. Primary Study Objective: To determine the public awareness of renal stones causes, symptoms and management among the population of AJK Pakistan Setting: General population of all the ages were under consideration and data were taken from general population Participants: This study was conducted on 100 patients of different areas Methods: The data of this quantitative cross-sectional study was collected from participants of AJK. Participants were given a self-administered questionnaire written in English from. August 2020 to September 2020.individuals of all the ages are included in this study. Results: Out of hundred participants we determine the awareness among the educational community of AJK. All category of individuals is involved in our research like married and unmarried people and students with arts and science subjects. About 13% male and 87% female are involved in our research with different ages. Conclusion: This data indicates that the participants are to some degree aware of some aspects of renal stone prevention, symptoms and modes of diagnosis and treatment. Individuals who experienced renal stones were more knowledgeable in some respects. Further emphasis on public awareness of renal stones is recommended.

Detection of Renal Stones by Ultrasonography

“…2 Stones may form if there are too many crystalforming substances in the urine that cannot be dissolved. 3 Stone formation may be facilitated by high urine excretion of several chemicals, such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid, and cysteine. 4 Kidney stones can injure the bladder, kidneys, and other parts of the body.…”