Early Recurrence of Renal Colic: Predictive Factors

University of Monastir878 enrolled

Overview

Renal colic (RC) is a common pathology in emergency medicine, with a high risk of recurrence. Early recurrence remains a major concern, affecting up to 30% of patients, with around 84% of these recurrences occurring within two days of the initial episode , despite preventive measures, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological . The recurrence of RC varies significantly between individuals, and systematic evaluation may facilitate personalized treatment . Recurrence is likely influenced by multiple factors, and identifying these could help clinicians develop better preventive strategies.The main aim of our study was to identify factors predictive of early recurrence of RC pain after emergency department (ED) management.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

878

Conditions

Renal Colic Emergency Department Patient

Interventions

phone callOTHER

Included patients were evaluated on day 7 after discharge from the ED through a telephone call. This evaluation aimed to identify a recurrence of RC, defined as a NRS score greater than 3 within the 7 days following inclusion and/or a return visit for the same complaint

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patients over 18 years of age who were admitted to the ED for acute abdominopelvic pain and whose final diagnosis was RC Exclusion Criteria: * patients with documented or suspected pregnancy, and patients without a phone number

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

RC recurrence

NRS score greater than 3 within the 7 days following inclusion and/or a return visit for the same complaint

Time frame: 7 days