Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- Kidney stone disease (KSD), also known as nephrolithiasis, is a highly prevalent condition worldwide, representing one of the most common urological disorders.

It is a hard deposit formed from minerals and salts in the urinary tract. Once considered uncommon in many parts of Africa, it is now showing a rise in incidence, changing patterns and repeated warnings that prevention and early diagnosis must be prioritised.

According to a 2021 global survey, there were 106 million new cases reported, with the incidence rising substantially since 2000, reflecting a 27 per cent increase.

In Nigeria, systematic reviews indicate a large increase of 100 per cent in age-standardised prevalence between 1990 and 2019.

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