A Study on Quality of Life Among Kidney Stone Patients at Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The prevalence of kidney stones in India is 15 per cent and approximately 5 to 7 million patients are suffering from this painful disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Mankind has been affected by kidney stones for centuries, which in turn are a silent cause of renal failure. Kidney stones are solid crystals formed by urine salts. It is also known as renal calculi. It can obstruct urine flow and cause infection, kidney damage, or even kidney failure, and it varies in size and location. Quality of life as well-being covers four areas, such as physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. It is often tied to the opportunities available to kidney stone patients, to the meaning and purpose they attach to their lives, and to the extent to which they enjoy the possibilities available to them. This research has identified a rich array of attributes such as belonging, fulfillment, self-image, autonomy, feelings, and the attitudes of others that are associated with quality of life, which is dealt with in this paper.