To What Extent Does Frailty Influence the Risk of Developing Urolithiasis?

Urolithiasis has become more prevalent in recent years, given the rapid rise of the global geriatric population. Although factors such as ethnicity, dietary and fluid intake, co-morbidity status and age have been associated with increased incidence of urolithiasis, the links between frailty status a...

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Published in:Uro 2022-01, Vol.2 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Wu, Henry H. L., Chinnadurai, Rajkumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acidification
Aging
Diabetes
Frailty
Kidney stones
Lifestyles
Metabolism
Older people
Population
primary prevention
Proteins
risk factors
Sarcopenia
Urinary tract diseases
Urinary tract infections
Urine
Urogenital system
urolithiasis
Weight control
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Summary:Urolithiasis has become more prevalent in recent years, given the rapid rise of the global geriatric population. Although factors such as ethnicity, dietary and fluid intake, co-morbidity status and age have been associated with increased incidence of urolithiasis, the links between frailty status and risks of developing urolithiasis are not yet known. In this commentary, we will explore the scale and significance of this relationship based on emerging evidence. We will review the plausible factors on how a more severe frailty status may be significantly associated with greater risks of developing urolithiasis. We will also discuss the strategies that may help to lower the incidence of urolithiasis in older and frail individuals. We hope our article will bring greater awareness on this issue and motivate further research initiatives evaluating the relationship between frailty and urolithiasis, as well as holistic prevention strategies to lower the risks of developing urolithiasis within this vulnerable population.
ISSN:2673-4397
2673-4397
DOI:10.3390/uro2010001