This text comprehensively covers the nutritional and medical management and prevention of kidney stones. Sections address types of stones, nutritional risks, medical and pharmaceutical managements, prevention of recurrence, and special consideration of stone risks among specific diseases such as obesity with gastric bypass, chronic kidney disease, and gastric intestinal disorders. Diagnosis of kidney stones, urinalysis and biochemical indices, dietary assessment, and medical nutrition therapy for specific types of kidney stones are also included. In addition, case studies are provided in the appendix. Cutting edge research is also highlighted in regards to pharmaceutical treatments and epidemiological findings in nutrition and kidney stones. Nutrition in Medical Management of Kidney Stones will be a practical resource for health professionals in the fields of nutrition, nephrology, urology, and general medicine, as well as medical students, resident physicians, and allied health clinicians whose research, practice, and education includes nutrition and kidney stones.

This book provides a concise, patient-directed approach to stone prevention. It defines who to evaluate and when to treat, and provides empiric guidelines for all stone formers. Specific treatment guidelines are also included, based on the kidney stone composition and the underlying metabolic abnormalities demonstrated by 24-hour urine stone risk profile. Written by experts in the field, Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention: Dietary and Medical Therapy serves as a valuable resource for a broad base of clinicians in primary and specialty care.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to prevent kidney stone formation. This informative book on kidney stones is a must have if you or any of your friends or family members are suffering from kidney stones. The book provides detailed information how you can prevent kidney stone formation in the first place and show kidney stone patients how they can treat the kidney stone problem. The book discusses the causes of the kidney stone, risk factors, the different types of stones, symptoms and when to see a doctor. The book discusses detailed on kidney stone prevention diet. You may know fluid intake is important to prevent kidney stone formation, but different fluids offer different benefits, which fluid to choose and at what amount. Excess salt is harmful to high blood pressure, but it can also affect kidney stone patients too.

"The Kidney Stone Handbook" is a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing, and managing kidney stones. Written by medical experts, this book covers the different types of kidney stones, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It also includes practical tips for preventing kidney stones and maintaining good kidney health. With clear, concise language and easy-to-understand illustrations, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to better understand and manage their kidney stone condition.

The My Physician association is composed of top medical professionals who have come together with the goal of educating the public on critical health issues. Drawing on expert knowledge and decades of experience, we have created the My Physician guides to bring you only the most relevant information on the conditions that affect you. Inside the My Physician Guide to Kidney Stones, you will learn the types, causes, and symptoms of the four major kidney stones, the signs of a kidney infection, the effects of diet on kidney stone formation, lifestyle choices that can help decrease your risk, alternative treatments, methods to relieve pain, safe home treatments, herbal remedies, the detoxification diet that can help flush your system, prevention strategies, foods that increase and decrease your risk, surgery options, and much more.

This book is a guide for patients on the tremant and prevention of kidney stones by a urologist who has had one.

A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones At last! Whether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at risk of developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will help you take charge of your health and eliminate this painful disease from your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field, No More Kidney Stones includes the latest information on risk factors, dietary and lifestyle choices, and state-of-the-art treatments. It includes: * Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four major types of kidney stones * Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary troublemakers to avoid * Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and open surgery * Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for what specific conditions * Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after treatment * Advice on finding the right specialist

A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones At last! Whether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at risk of developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will help you take charge of your health and eliminate this painful disease from your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field, No More Kidney Stones includes the latest information on risk factors, dietary and lifestyle choices, and state-of-the-art treatments. It includes: * Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four major types of kidney stones * Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary troublemakers to avoid * Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and open surgery * Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for what specific conditions * Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after treatment * Advice on finding the right specialist