The Kidney Stones Handbook A Patient's Guide to Hope, Cure and Prevention by Gail R. Savitz & Stephen W. Leslie, M.D., foreword by Martin I. Resnick, M.D. Four Geez Press Order the Kidney Stones Handbook online

Chapters: Table of Contents Foreward by Dr. Martin I. Resnick Introduction by Dr. Stephen Leslie Introduction by Gail Savitz Chapter One Chapter Ten Reader Comments Glossary List of Medications Beyond the Book Order Info: Order the Kidney Stones Handbook Order the Kidney Stones Newsletter Additional Resources: Kidney Stones Newsletter Visit the Kidney Stones Forum Ask the Author

The Kidney Stones Handbook 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. New, revised edition Now available 100+ more pages! Medication list, important medical references you can read and show your doctor, medical conditions associated with stones, suggestions and tips for treatment selection, stones in children, summary of dietary therapies and how to find the best specialists and much, much more! Would you like your book autographed by the author? (Please send names in the comment section on the order form. Is this book a gift for someone? We giftwrap your order....free! Use order form. Questions? Call 1-800-2-KIDNEYS Quality Trade Paperback -- 300 Pages -- ISBN: 0963706861 9x6x1 Inches -- 1 lbs 2nd Revised Edition June, 2000 Retail Price: $17.95 Plus $3.95 Shipping by Priority Mail ?2001 Four Geez Press Contact: 1-800-2-KIDNEYS Webmaster: gsavitz@earthlink.net