IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-1-9819 Original Research Paper STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF RENAL STONES IN PATIENTS ADMITTED AT J.L.M.C.H BHAGALPUR Ashok Rai Dr. January 2017 6 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Background:  Renal stone is a multifactorial disease which is frequently encountered in our day to day practice. This study was done to know the prevalence of renal stones in patients admitted in our hospital. Materials and Methods: This study was done for a period of one year from November 2015 to October 2016 in patients who were admitted for renal stone disease in surgery department of JLNMCH, Bhagalpur. Thorough examination, investigations and surgeries were performed. Results: It was seen that the disease was more common in the age group between 35 to45 years. The average age group was 38 years. It occurred in both men and women, with men being more than women. One sixth of patients admitted in our hospital are due to renal stones.  No association between the patients’ age, gender and their resident place was found in the studies conducted. Conclusions: Renal stone disease is very common here and its incidence is increasing with time.