To evaluate the relationship between sleep disorders and the risk of urolithiasis using a meta-analysis method. We searched PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Medline, CNKI, and Wanfang Data for relevant English and Chinese articles published from their inception to June 2024. Two researchers independently completed the literature screening, data extraction, and assessment of the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 12.0 software. A total of 8 studies were included, with a combined sample size of 86,419 cases. The meta-analysis results showed that individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had a 1.41-fold increased risk of urolithiasis compared to those without OSA, with a statistically significant difference (odds ratio, OR = 1.41, 95% confidence interval, CI = 1.19–1.67, P < 0.001). Individuals with insufficient sleep duration (<7 hours) had a 1.19-fold increased risk of urolithiasis (OR = 1.19, 95% CI = 1.10–1.29, P < 0.001). Day dozing had a 1.16-fold increased risk of urolithiasis (OR = 1.16, 95% CI = 1.07–1.27, P < 0.01). Additionally, individuals with insomnia had a 1.10-fold increased risk of urolithiasis (OR = 1.10, 95% CI = 1.06–1.15, P < 0.001). OSA, insufficient sleep duration (<7 hours), daytime dozing, and insomnia may be risk factors for urolithiasis.

Jiande Lu, Shuixue Li. Association between Sleep Disorders and Urolithiasis: A Meta-Analysis. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences(2025), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 43-49. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060207.

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