This book provides a concise patient-directed approach to stone prevention. It defines who to
evaluate and when to treat and provides empiric guidelines for all stone formers. Specific
treatment guidelines are also included based on the kidney stone composition and the
underlying metabolic abnormalities demonstrated by 24-hour urine stone risk profile. Written by
experts in the field Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention: Dietary and Medical Therapy
serves as a valuable resource for a broad base of clinicians in primary and specialty care.
