Publications by authors named "Abdullah A Ghanim"
The prevalence of renal stones among local residents in Saudi Arabia.
J Family Med Prim Care
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Urolithiasis, a common urological issue worldwide, is influenced by various environmental and genetic factors; this study specifically focused on the prevalence of kidney stones among residents in Saudi Arabia.
- Using a cross-sectional approach, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to gather data, revealing a 9.1% prevalence rate of kidney stones among 580 respondents, with peaks in younger (21-25) and older (>47) age groups.
- Findings indicated that most patients had a normal BMI and a notable 35.9% had a family history of kidney stones, suggesting potential genetic factors and highlighting the need for further local research on kidney stone patterns.