Pathophysiology Of Nephrolithiasis
Health Encyclopedia: Nephrolithiasis
Renal calculi; Nephrolithiasis; Stones - kidney
Prevention
If there is a history of stones, fluids should be encouraged to produce adequate amounts of dilute urine (usually 6 to 8 glasses of water per day). Depending on the type of stone, medications or other measures may be recommended to prevent recurrence.
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Kidney Stones: References
...Soc Nephrol. 2004;15(12):3225-3232.Taylor EN, Stampfer MJ, Curhan GC. Fatty acid intake and incident nephrolithiasis. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005;45(2):267-274.Taylor EN, Stampfer MJ, Curhan GC.... Read more »Gout: Introduction
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