Risk of Nephrolithiasis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Receiving Biologic Treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Biologic drugs target specific molecules in the body’s immune system to control inflammation. Recent studies have suggested a potential link between their use and an increased risk of nephrolithiasis. We conducted a study to further investigate this association. Methods: The study used multiple logistic regression analysis to assess the association between the use of biologic drugs and nephrolithiasis. A p-value of p = 0.0071) increased the odds of Nephrolithiasis by 31%. Conclusion: Vedolizumab use was associated with an increased risk of nephrolithiasis. The use of two or more biologic drugs also increased the risk compared to no biologic treatment.

Keywords

• nephrolithiasis
• inflammatory bowel disease
• biologics
• vedolizumab
• urolithiasis
• stone