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

John S. Rodman MD (Author), R. Ernest Sosa MD (Author), Cynthia Seidman MS RD (Author), Rory Jones (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2007

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:
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Specific, detailed remedies to prevent the formation of the four major types of kidney stones
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Prescriptions for creating a diet that works and dietary troublemakers to avoid
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Treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone surgery, and open surgery
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Case histories showing what types of treatment are appropriate for what specific conditions
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Guidance on what to expect before, during, and after treatment
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Advice on finding the right specialist

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Authorities on kidney disease impart essential information for kidney stone sufferers to prevent future stones from being manufactured by their bodies. The first part explains the science behind kidney stones, how and why they are formed and what dietary and lifestyle elements promote stone formation. The second section translates this material into an easy-to-follow program for eating to avoid kidney stones that includes menus, recipes and other guidelines to halt the stone-making process. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised and Expanded Edition edition (April 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471739294
• ISBN-13: 978-0471739296
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How little did I know ..., October 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: No More Kidney Stones (Paperback)

I'm a nurse and recently fell victim to kidney stones. My first reaction (after the pain) was to read everything I could get my hands on. I found this book and so far,it's the best one out there. I would recommend it to anyone that suffers from stones and will also share it with my patients. Thanks for the GREAT and easy to understand information!!!

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Approach with caution..., December 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: No More Kidney Stones (Paperback)

The authors provide a good overview of the relevant anatomy, physiology, and surgical management of stone disease, which is helpful and intelligible. The same cannot be said for the other chapters: the dietitian co-author fails to do much but adulterate and confuse lists of information pulled out of her references. Despite her impressive credentials, correct information is freely intermingled with ludicrous instructions to "strain parsley from soup" and to emphasize beverages such as "potato juice." It is possible, with considerable effort, to resolve some of the apparent contradictions among her more conventional recommendations, but the encryption is largely secure. On the positive side, the discussion of calcium and some of the other more academic material was well-done. Overall, the medical chapters may be worth the purchase price, but look elsewhere for dietary advice. -a physician with stones

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must-read for kidney stone sufferers, April 6, 2000

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JRM (PDX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No More Kidney Stones (Paperback)

I've suffered from painful kidney stones for some time. Despite changes to my diet and lifestyle, I could never completely rid myself of this problem. A friend recommended this book to me and I loved it! I've been stone free for almost three months. This is truly a must-read for anyone plagued with the pain and annoyance of kidney stones.