Drinking Water and Urolithiasis
https://doi.org/10.37489/0235-2990-2025-70-9-10-105-109
EDN: QPZRKS
Abstract
There is some controversy regarding the impact of water hardness on the risk of stone formation. Therefore, this article presents a review of studies examining the impact of drinking water hardness on the development of urolithiasis. The role of hard or soft water in the development of urolithiasis remains controversial. When characterizing water, calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate levels should be considered. According to modern literature, the prevalence of urolithiasis depends on regional climate conditions, environmental factors, the quality and quantity of water used, as well as the diet, lifestyle, gender, and age of the population.
About the Authors
L. S. Lamashvili
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov; Kabardino-Balkarian State High-Mountain Nature Reserve
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyudmila S. Lamashvili — Researcher, Head of the Research
Laboratory of Ecology
Nalchik
E. A. Agoeva
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov; Kabardino-Balkarian State High-Mountain Nature Reserve
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Eleonora A. Agoeva — Senior Researcher, Research Laboratory of Ecology
Nalchik
R. M. Aramisova
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rina M. Aramisova — D. Sc. in Medicine, Professor, Head
of the Laboratory, Department of Hospital Therapy, Medical
Academy
Nalchik
L. T. Hokonova
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Liana T. Hokonova — Ph. D. in Medicine, Assistant Professor
at the Department of Hospital Therapy, Medical Academy
Nalchik
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For citations:
Lamashvili LS, Agoeva EA, Aramisova RM, Hokonova LT. Drinking Water and Urolithiasis. Antibiotiki i Khimioterapiya = Antibiotics and Chemotherapy. 2025;70(9-10):105-109. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37489/0235-2990-2025-70-9-10-105-109. EDN: QPZRKS
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