ABSTRACT

Renal stones are the most common urological problem worldwide. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of renal stones in Jordanian population and to determine factors that play role in stones formation. Data from 1296 participants had been enrolled in the study during the time interval (June 2022 to June 2023). The study enrolled 243 patients were suffering from kidney stones and meet the criteria needed to complete the aim of the study; 75 patients who respond to the phone call interview, 116 patients who visited urology clinic and 52 respondents to an electronic survey. The highest percentage of stone incidence was in patients of age > 50 years and averaged 80 kg. The renal stone appeared in (36%) of hypertension, (53%) elevated uric acid and (41%) diabetic patients. As nutritional status, (83%) of patients drink water less than 2 liters per day, 42% of the patients consume large amount animal protein (meat mainly), 31% of them have meals rich in sodium chloride, while 74% eat dairy products in large quantities, only 12% eat sea food frequently, finally 81% of the patients drink tea and coffee heavily during the day. Among the family history of renal stones, 66% of calculi patients had positive family history of calculi. The average prevalence of renal stone disease among Jordanian residents was about 18.1%. The study results showed that smoking, physical activity, fluid intake, sodium chloride, family history, proteins and dairy products are important risk factors that are associated with renal stone development. Monitoring a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet is important to reduce the renal stone formation in Jordanian population in Amman city.

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