No More Kidney Stones: The Experts Tell You All You Need to Know about Prevention and Treatment, Revised and Expanded Edition

by John S. Rodman; R. Ernest Sosa; Cynthia Seidman; With: Rory Jones

ISBN13:
9780470116401
ISBN10:
0470116404
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2007-07-01
Publisher: Wiley
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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

Preface
Acknowledgments
About This Book
What You Need to Know About Kidney Stones
The Kidney Stone "Boom."
What Are Kidney Stones?
Why Do Some People Get Kidney Stones?
The Stone "Boom." Prevention Is the Cure
The Dietary Prescription
Preventing Kidney Stones
Commitment to Change
The Urinary System
The Urinary System and How It Works
The Balance Concept
How Trouble Starts
How Your Kidneys Balance Your Body
Why Balance Is Important
Elements of Balance
How the
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