Association of urolithiasis with body weight.

IntroductionUrolithiasis and renal colic-like pain symptoms are prevalent conditions influenced by many factors, including diet. Regional assessments, particularly in culturally distinct areas, are essential for understanding specific risk patterns and for developing targeted public health strategies and educational programs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify associations between urolithiasis, renal colic-like pain symptoms, and diet, including body weight, in a representative sample of adult Poles.MethodsA population-representative online survey of 10,029 adults was conducted using census-based quota sampling to ensure balanced representation by age, sex, and residence across all 16 Polish voivodships, including urban and rural areas.ResultsNormal-weight individuals had the lowest prevalence of urolithiasis and renal colic-like pain symptoms; overweight, obese, and underweight persons had higher prevalences (p ConclusionsThis study provides the first comprehensive, population-based analysis of urolithiasis, renal colic-like pain symptoms, and dietary patterns in Central and Eastern Europe. Our findings demonstrate that both conditions are influenced by body weight and a range of dietary factors.