Lifestyle Changes, CAM, and Kidney Stones: Heart Health = Kidney Health

2013 ◽  
pp. 201-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Moyad
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Heart Health ◽  
Kidney Health

Physical activity and the metabolic syndrome in Canada

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E Brien ◽  
Peter T Katzmarzyk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Health Surveys ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Heart Health ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Strenuous Activity ◽  
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes ◽  
The Relationship

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors that predispose individuals to cardiovascular disease. Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including increased physical activity, are recommended for the prevention and treatment of MetS. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and MetS in Canada. The sample included 6406 men and 6475 women aged 18-64 y who were participants in the Canadian Heart Health Surveys (1986-1992). MetS was classified using criteria modified from the US National Cholesterol Education Program. Participants were deemed physically active if they were active at least once each week for at least 30 min, engaging in strenuous activity some of the time. The relationship between physical activity and MetS was assessed using logistic regression, with age, smoking, alcohol consumption, and income adequacy as covariates. A total of 14.4% of Canadians had MetS and 33.6% were physically active. The odds ratio for MetS was 0.73 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.54-0.98; p < 0.05) for physically active vs. physically inactive participants. The corresponding odds ratios were 0.45 (95% CI: 0.29-0.69; p < 0.001) and 0.67 (95% CI: 0.44-1.02; p = 0.06) for men and women, respectively. In summary, physical activity was associated with lower odds of MetS, particularly in men. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of physical activity in the treatment of MetS.Key words: metabolic syndrome, physical activity, Canadian Heart Health Surveys.

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 pandemics on urinary metabolites in kidney stone patients: our kidney stone prevention clinic experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanaz Tavasoli ◽  
Nasrin Borumandnia ◽  
Abbas Basiri ◽  
Maryam Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Kidney Stone ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Urine Metabolites ◽  
Stone Formers ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Stone Prevention ◽  
Prevention Clinic

Abstract Background The dietary habits and lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic could affect the urinary risk factors in kidney stone formers. In this study, we investigated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on 24-h urine metabolites, as a surrogate for dietary intake, in patients with kidney stones, in Tehran, Iran. Methods We evaluated the medical records of all patients with urolithiasis who visited in our stone prevention clinic from the beginning of COVID-19 in Iran to 1 year later (Feb 2020–Feb 2021) and compared it with the patients’ medical records in the same period a year before COVID-19 (Feb 2019–Feb 2020). Results The results of our stone prevention clinic showed a decrease in the number of visits during COVID-19. Twenty-four-hour urine urea, sodium, and potassium were significantly lower, and 24-h urine magnesium was significantly higher during COVID-19. Higher 24-h urine oxalate was only shown in patients with the first-time visit, whereas lower 24-h urine uric acid and citrate were only shown in patients with the follow-up visits. Conclusions COVID-19 pandemics may change some of the dietary habits of the patients, including lower salt, protein, and fruit and vegetable intake. Although economic issues, restricted access, or sanitation issues may be the reason for the undesirable dietary changes, the importance of a quality diet should be discussed with all patients, as possible. Since the number of patients visited in the stone clinic was lower during COVID-19, virtual visits could be an excellent alternative to motivate patients with kidney stones.

scholarly journals Risk Factor and Pathophysiology of Nephrolithiasis: A Review Article

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Nanda Gofur
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Urine Concentration ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Urine Flow ◽  
Intraluminal Pressure ◽  
Tract Infections

Introduction: Nephrolithiasis is a urinary tract stone disease that can be found in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This disease is the three most common diseases in the field of urology besides urinary tract infections and benign prostate enlargement. Kidney stones are the most common, with an estimated lifetime prevalence as high as 15%. Bladder stones have significant morbidity but occur much less frequently than kidney stones. Many factors cause reduced urine flow and cause obstruction, one of which is urine static and decreased urine volume due to dehydration and inadequate fluid intake, this can increase the risk of nephrolithiasis. Low urine flow is a common abnormal symptom. In addition, various conditions that trigger nephrolithiasis such as the composition of various stones are the main factors in identifying the cause of nephrolithiasis. Aims of this article is to review risk factors and pathophysiology of nephrolithiasis. Discussion: Symptoms associated with urinary tract stones depend on the location of the stone, the size of the stone, and any complications that have occurred. Usually, stones in the kidney calyx are asymptomatic. When the stone falls off and descends into the narrow ureter, it becomes symptomatic. Stones generally get stuck in the narrowest part of the ureter, such as the uretero-pelvic junction, when the ureter crosses the iliac vasa, and the uretero-vesical junction. The main symptom of ureteric stones is often an acute onset of pain in the back. This pain can be colicky or not. Colic pain occurs because the peristaltic activity of the smooth muscle of the calical system or ureter increases in an attempt to remove stones from the urinary tract. The increase in peristalsis causes the intraluminal pressure to increase so that there is stretching of the nerve terminals that provide a sensation of pain. The pain can radiate from the pelvis and to the ipsilateral groin. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting and hematuria. Hematuria can occur macros or microscopy from urinalysis. Hematuria occurs as a result of trauma to the urinary tract mucosa caused by stones. Conclusion: Nephrolithiasis is rock-forming salt reaches a urine concentration that exceeds the equilibrium point between the dissolved component and crystallization occurs. There are several risk factors that nephrolithiasis occurs due to various causes. Therapy and lifestyle changes are interventions that can change risk factors, but there are also risk factors that cannot be changed.

scholarly journals Can your work affect your kidney’s health?

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Baggio Nerbass ◽  
Roberto Pecoits-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Rural Workers ◽  
Hot Environment ◽  
Work Affect ◽  
Hot Environments ◽  
Kidney Health

Abstract Working conditions that impair sufficient water intake have been associated with kidney problems such as kidney stones, urinary symptoms and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Higher prevalence of these morbidities was linked to occupations that do not facilitate worker access to drinking water and toilets, as well as people who perform activities in a hot environment. In this mini-review, we aim to describe and interpret available evidence in the areas of occupation, hydration and kidney health. This review explores examples of documented kidney health problems affecting professions ranging from astronauts and teachers in developed countries to rural workers in low-income settings living in water-restricted or hot environments.

Lifestyle Changes Improve NASH

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
MARY ANN MOON
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Changes
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