The Kidney Stones Handbook: A Patient's Guide to Hope, Cure and Prevention
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This book provides kidney stone patients with information about their disease, how it can be treated, and the prevention of recurrence. Written by a woman with a medical journalist background who had kidney stones, this resource includes ten chapters covering topics such as symptoms of kidney stones; diagnostic issues; risk factors; the different types of stones, including calcium oxalate, struvite, uric acid and cystine; lithotripsy-what to expect before, during and after-nutrition and its impact on stone recurrence; the role of water and other fluids; working as a member of one's own health care team; working with urologists; prevention of kidney stones and a special section for the children of parents with kidney stones. The book also includes a glossary, reference list, and subject index. 53 references. Multiple graphs and illustrations. Foods to Avoid Charts by stone type. Recommended by C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0862414563
ISBN13:9780862414566
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:Canongate Books
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.3" x 7.0"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
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