Impact Of Hydration Status And Dietary Patterns On Ureteral And Renal Stone Formation: A Comparative Study Of Vegetarians And Non-Vegetarians

Abstract

Background: The disease of stones in the kidneys (urolithiasis) is increasingly becoming a global health issue, particularly renal stone formation, which is influenced by several factors such as hydration and nutrition.

Objectives: This research aimed at assessing the impact of dietary patterns classified as vegetarian and non-vegetarian on dehydration.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 patients diagnosed with kidney stones from the JSS Hospital in Karnataka, India. Participants completed a survey with questions regarding personal information related to age, hydration practices, nutrition and diet to collect pertinent data. Descriptive analysis along with bivariate analysis and multiple regression were analyzed on SPSS after controlling for age, sex, body mass index, and history of chronic renal disease.

Results: According to the findings of this study, people classified as dehydrated had non- vegetarian diets while having untreated chronic kidney disease suggestive that they have higher stone burden disorder than slender fit persons not doing any work physically. Chronic kidney diseases are defined by grade lower than one percent or functioning kidneys that progressively leads towards failure over a period greater than three months.