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

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• Author: John S. Rodman
• Author: R. Ernest Sosa
• Author: Cynthia Seidman

A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones



At lastWhether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at riskof developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will helpyou take charge of your health and eliminate this painful diseasefrom your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field, No More Kidney Stones includes the latest information on riskfactors, dietary and lifestyle choices, and state-of-the-arttreatments. It includes:
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Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the fourmajor types of kidney stones
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Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietarytroublemakers to avoid
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Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy(ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, andopen surgery
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Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate forwhat specific conditions
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Guidance on what to expect before, during, and aftertreatment
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Advice on finding the right specialist
 
Review citations

• Scitech Book News - pg. 86 - 06/01/2007