Medicine
-
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have a notably higher rate of consultations in urology clinics compared to other clinics. They often present with symptoms such as lumbar pain, dysuria, and urinary difficulty that are also associated with upper urinary tract calculi (UUTC). UUTC are the leading cause of nephrectomy in non-oncological cases, early screening for high-risk populations is deemed necessary. ⋯ IBS is identified as one of the etiological factors for UUTC, enhancing our understanding of the gut-kidney axis. The specific mechanisms underlying this association warrant further investigation. Clinicians should consider the importance of monitoring for UUTC in patients with IBS.