Obesity is known as the body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more than that. This ratio is determined by you height and weight. Body mass index (BMI) calculators help in determining the fat percentage of the body. The fat present in the body is located in the adipose tissues which store energy in the form of body fats. If there is an increase in adipose tissues, this leads to the condition of obesity and various other health problems. Hence, it is important to keep an check on this body fat percentage. Read on to know how obesity increased the risks of kidney stones.
It becomes imperative to keep an eye on the reduction of body fat compared to weight, when you are following a weight loss program. There are 2 types of body fat: storage and essential fats. Body fats have the following function:
- Energy storage
- Insulating body organs
- Regulating body temperature
The Study
According to a recent study, it was found that obesity may increase the risk of manifesting kidney stones. These are the solidified deposits of various minerals which causes a lot of pain while passing through the urethra.
The research was based on around 95,000 medical records. Also, the research was carried out on nearly 3,257 patients who had kidney stones in a period of 4 years.
Research Findings
Researchers found that nearly 1 in 40 individuals who have a normal weight or are overweight manifested kidney stones. They decided on this figure after comparing the results with 1 in 20 obese individuals.
The researchers at John Hopkins University are still unclear about the exact link between the two — kidney stones and obesity. Although, they think that obese individuals contain different levels of specific substances in their blood which makes them prone to kidney stones.
