[Prevention of nephrolithiasis: a review]

Urologia. 2014 Apr-Jun;81(2):88-92. doi: 10.5301/uro.5000075. Epub 2014 Jun 10.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Nephrolithiasis is a very common condition, with a prevalence of about 8% in the general population. Genetic as well as environmental factors are thought to contribute to its pathogenesis. Environmental and especially dietary factors are important in primary as well as in secondary prevention. We review the relevant literature of factors associated with an increased risk of stones that might be object of medical prevention for nephrolithiasis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Allopurinol / therapeutic use
  • Citrates / therapeutic use
  • Dehydration / complications
  • Diet
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Nephrolithiasis / etiology
  • Nephrolithiasis / genetics
  • Nephrolithiasis / prevention & control*
  • Obesity / complications
  • Oxalic Acid / adverse effects
  • Primary Prevention
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Sodium, Dietary / adverse effects
  • Thiazides / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Citrates
  • Sodium, Dietary
  • Thiazides
  • Allopurinol
  • Oxalic Acid

Supplementary concepts

  • Nephrolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate