1. Pediatric Oncall- DIET FOR RENAL (KIDNEY) STONES Find out about the right kind of food, from Pediatric Oncall. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/DietandDisease/diet_for_renalpat.asp

PARENT CORNER Search GO Home Back Search for Pediatricians Hospitals Special Schools Baby Names Holistic Medicines Alternative Medicine Home Made Remedies Guest Book Guest Book Discussion Boards Share Experience Post Query ... Specialist Answers DIET IN CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi ) are stones of varying sizes, which form inside the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder or the urethra. The kidneys are situated at the back of the abdomen and their function is to remove waste products from the blood and from the body in the form of urine, which passes down a tube called a ureter into the bladder. If the concentration of a particular mineral in the urine is too high, crystals form which sometimes become kidney stone. Most kidney stones are only the size of a grain of sand but some may be large enough to fill the collection sack leading out of the kidney. Kidney stones tend to form when the level of a particular substance in the urine is too high. This can either happen because the body produces too much of a substance due to a medical condition or because the persons diet is too high in that particular mineral therefore producing a higher concentration in the urine. Alternatively if the urine is very concentrated a stone is most likely to be produced. This is why a stone is most likely to occur in hot weather or in people who do not drink much fluid.

2. Kidney Stones On The Net A personal story with links to other information and personal sites. http://www.megalink.net/~dale/kidney.html

Kidney Stones on the Net Well, in case you have't guessed... I am a victim of the condition commonly called Kidney Stones, but otherwise known as Nephrolithiasis or Urolithiasis . After urinating a bright red stream of blood, I decided to visit The Doc to find out what was going on. My Favorite Doctor scheduled an X-ray that involved drinking some sort of noxious cocktail of chemicals. I recall being told that there is some risk associated with the beverage, but it is necessary so the x-ray can properly see into the urinary tract. Sure enough, several stones were visible in the "pipe". One of them was particularly pesky causing me to feel like I had to urinate constantly. I was advised to drink plenty of liquids and strain my pee with a paint strainer, in the hopes I could catch a stone to determine which variety of stone it is. Other than some brief discomfort in the groin every once in a blue moon, I had no inkling that I was a kidney stone breeder . After about a week of constantly feeling the need to urinate and a few hour long episodes of intense groin pain, I finally managed to pee one of those critters out. Wouldn't you know it... I didn't use the paint strainer that time. I could plainly see the stone in the toilet. I decided that the only way I was going to find out the type of stones I had was by going diving. Luckily I was working in a Nursing Home and there was a plentiful supply of latex gloves. After fishing the offending kidney stone from the toilet and examining it, I found it hard to believe I actually passed it. It was irregularly shaped, about the size of a BB.

3. The Kidney Stones Handbook, A Book For Kidney Stone Sufferers From Recognized Au Written by a kidney stone patient and consumer health advocate and awardwinning urologist. Information on stone prevention. http://www.kidneystonesbook.net

"A book for kidney stone sufferers from recognized authorities in stone prevention!" 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 ... 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.

4. Kidney Stones - Urologychannel Information from leading Urologists about diagnosis, treatments, and preventionof kidney stones. http://www.urologychannel.com/kidneystones/index.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Physician Board KIDNEY STONES Overview Types Causes Signs and Symptoms ... Videos CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CT Scan Cystoscopy MRI Scan TRUS/ Prostate Biopsy RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Education Glossary ... What Is a Urologist? Videos FOR DOCTORS ONLY Website Services Get Listed in MDLocator CME ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Testimonials Link to urologychannel Urologkanalen (Swedish) ... email this Overview Kidney stones (calculi) are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidney. They originate as microscopic particles and develop into stones over time. The medical term for this condition is nephrolithiasis, or renal stone disease The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and add them to the urine that the kidneys produce. When waste materials in the urine do not dissolve completely, crystals and kidney stones are likely to form. Small stones can cause some discomfort as they pass out of the body. Regardless of size, stones may pass out of the kidney, become lodged in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureter), and cause severe pain that begins in the lower back and radiates to the side or groin. A lodged stone can block the flow of urine, causing pressure to build in the affected ureter and kidney. Increased pressure results in stretching and spasm, which cause severe pain.

5. KFOC - Kidney Stones One out of ten Canadians will have a kidney stone at some point in their life.kidney stones occur much more commonly in men than in women. http://www.kidney.ca/english/publications/brochures/kidneystones/kidneystones.ht

Profile Programs Volunteering Offices ... Main Page Kidney Stones The kidneys are the master chemists of the body. Normally, there are two of them, one on either side of the spine under the lower ribs. They are reddish brown in colour and shaped like kidney beans. Each kidney is about the size of your clenched fist. The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. Each plays an important role in helping your body to eliminate waste products in the form of urine. The main job of the kidneys is to remove wastes from the blood and return the cleaned blood back to the body. The ureters carry the waste products, as urine, from the kidneys to the bladder. Urine is stored in the bladder until you urinate. It passes out of the body through a tube called the urethra. The kidneys also control the balance of water and salt in the body, and are involved in the production of Vitamin D and erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells. THE URINARY SYSTEM A kidney stone can develop when certain chemicals in your urine form crystals that stick together. The crystals may grow into a stone ranging in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. Most stones form in the kidneys. Very small stones can pass through the urinary system without causing problems. However, larger stones, when traveling from the kidney through the ureter to the bladder, can cause severe pain called colic.

6. AskMen.com - Kidney Stones Article outlining the causes, treatments, and the truth behind kidney stones. http://www.askmen.com/sports/health_60/67_mens_health.html

Check Out Our Top 99 Women Add AskMen.com To Your Favorites Make AskMen.com Your Home Page Excess Sweating Exotic Cars Muscle Growth ... Kidney stones Preventing Kidney Stones By Joshua Levine Health Correspondent - Every 2nd Saturday There is a long list of life experiences that young men hope to avoid; divorce, impotence, senility, and retirement community living. These are certainly some frightening possibilities, but they do not strike fear into the hearts of men the way the words "kidney stone" do. If you know what a kidney stone is, you are probably already shuddering in pain. In fact, you are probably conjuring up images of Arnold Schwarzenegger pulling that tracking bug out of his nose in Total Recall . For those of you who are unaware of what it is, this is an introduction to one of the cruelest afflictions ever unleashed upon the human body. Before delving into the topic at hand, it's important to understand the urinary tract system, which is the area of the body that is affected by the condition. There are four main parts, the first of which are the two kidneys. These two organs work to purify the waste in our bloodstream and pump clean blood back into our bodies. That waste product (mostly urine) is then sent through a set of tubes called ureters that carry it into the bladder.

7. Kidney Stones An in depth look at kidney stones from the causes, to surgical removal. Written byRufus Green Jr., MD. http://www.urologyinstitute.com/html/kidney_stones.html

Rufus Green Jr., M.D. FACS, welcomes you to his offices on the campuses of RHD Memorial Medical Center, St. Paul Medical Center, and Centennial Medical Center. Doctor Green brings a vast amount of experience to his specialty as well as the belief that every patient is an "individual with unique needs. " Featured Articles: Urologic Advances Female Urology Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction: ... Bladder Cancer Urinary calculi have been around for centuries. Stones were found in an Egyptian skeleton estimated to be over 7,000 years old. In the United States, archeologists have discovered urinary calculi in bony remains dating back to 1500 B.C. Many notable individuals have suffered with kidney stones, namely Louis Napoleon III (Emperor of France), Benjamin Franklin (American inventor), and Lyndon B. Johnson (American President). Kidney stones are more common in developed nations and do have regional variation in occurrence. In the United States individuals living in the so-called "sunbelts", e.g. southeastern and southwestern states are at higher risk for developing a stone than in other parts of the country. Although kidney stones have not been eradicated, we have learned a great deal about them. Because of this vast amount of knowledge and the revolutionary advancements in medical technology consistent with a proper evaluation and medical treatment, we are able to significantly decrease the recurrence of stone formation, decrease the pain and suffering associated with kidney stones, better preserve and protect the urinary tract, and where needed treat 95% of kidney stones without open surgery (surgery requiring a skin incision).

8. Kidney Stones In Adults Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones. Reviews preventionstrategies and treatment options, as well as information on current http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stonesadults/

Email To A Friend Also see: What are Kidney Stones? Home : Kidney Stones in Adults Kidney Stones in Adults On this page: Introduction to the Urinary Tract What is a kidney stone? Who gets kidney stones? What causes kidney stones? ... For More Information Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, are not a product of modern life. Scientists have found evidence of kidney stones in a 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. Unfortunately, kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. In 2000, patients made 2.7 million visits to health care providers and more than 600,000 patients went to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems. Men tend to be affected more frequently than women. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without any intervention by a physician. Stones that cause lasting symptoms or other complications may be treated by various techniques, most of which do not involve major surgery. Also, research advances have led to a better understanding of the many factors that promote stone formation. Top Introduction to the Urinary Tract The urinary tract The urinary tract, or system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys remove extra water and wastes from the blood, converting it to urine. They also keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. The kidneys produce hormones that help build strong bones and help form red blood cells.

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10. What I Need To Know About Kidney Stones Uses simple language and color illustrations to make the symptoms of and treatmentsfor kidney stones easy to understand. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stones_ez/

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Kidney Stones in Adults Home : What I need to know about Kidney Stones What I need to know about Kidney Stones On this page: When should I call a doctor? What do my kidneys do? What is a kidney stone? Are all kidney stones alike? ... Acknowledgments When should I call a doctor? Pain in the shaded areas may be caused by kidney stones. If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not just go away. It may even get larger. Your doctor can help. You should call a doctor when you have extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away blood in your urine fever and chills vomiting urine that smells bad or looks cloudy a burning feeling when you urinate These may be signs of a kidney stone that needs a doctor's care. Top What do my kidneys do? Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They are located near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys are sophisticated trash collectors. Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. The waste and extra water become urine, which flows to your bladder through tubes called ureters (YOOR-uh-turs). Your bladder (BLAD-ur) stores urine until you go to the bathroom. Wastes removed from the blood go to the bladder.

11. Kidney Stone Photographs Pictures of kidney stones and their chemical compositions. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Home Page - Urological Disorders Health Guide Offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of urinary system anatomy and diseases such as kidney stones and impotence with links to related Medical Center services. http://www.umm.edu/urology-info/

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Urological Disorders Anatomy Urogenital Disorders... Site Index Related Resources Within UMM Urology Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Urological Disorders Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or reproductive system in the male. Urogenital is a word that refers to the urinary and genital organs. [The medical specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology specializes in the reproduction (genital) system of females. Nephrology is the medical specialty concerned with the kidneys.] According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney and urologic diseases affect more than 13 million people (about 5 percent of the US population) and claim about 260,000 lives annually. The number of people affected by these diseases is expected to grow as the populations of older adults and racial and ethnic minorities, groups disproportionately affected by the diseases, increase. The most serious and debilitating of kidney and urinary tract diseases include: end-stage renal disease (ESRD) stone disease urinary incontinence benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) interstitial cystitis urinary tract infection polycystic kidney disease Other, non-related diseases have a tremendous impact on the disability and death associated with kidney and urologic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.

13. Kidney Stone Symptoms, Types, Causes And Treatment Discusses how mineral crystals build up to cause kidney stone symptoms and how stones affect the urinary tract. Defines urology. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Kidney Stones - Naturopathic Treatment - Urologychannel Naturopathic treatments of kidney stones include nutritional recommendation,herbal medicine, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy which discourages stone formation http://www.urologychannel.com/kidneystones/alternativetreatments.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Physician Board KIDNEY STONES Overview Types Causes Signs and Symptoms ... Videos CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CT Scan Cystoscopy MRI Scan TRUS/ Prostate Biopsy RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Education Glossary ... What Is a Urologist? Videos FOR DOCTORS ONLY Website Services Get Listed in MDLocator CME ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Testimonials Link to urologychannel Urologkanalen (Swedish) ... email this Naturopathic Treatment From a naturopathic perspective, kidney stones that do not occur as a result of a genetic or metabolic disorder are considered to be a diet-related condition. Proper nutrition can support healthy kidney function and may discourage stone formation, and natural therapies may help ease the pain and spasm that accompanies stone passage. Kidney stone treatment should be undertaken only after a physician has made a definitive diagnosis. Nutrition The following nutritional recommendations may help to prevent stone formation or recurrence: Eat a whole foods diet that contains leafy green vegetables, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and fish and poultry in small portions. Include foods that have a high ratio of magnesium to calcium such as brown rice, bananas, oats, barley, and soy, and that are high in fiber such as oat bran, psyllium seed husk, and flaxseed meal.

15. NephrologyChannel - Your Nephrology Community - Kidney Problems, Treatments Provides information pertaining to the diseases of the kidneys, with conditions ranging from kidney stones to diabetic nephropathy. http://www.nephrologychannel.com/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store CONDITIONS Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Anemia Chronic Renal Failure Diabetic Nephropathy Hematuria ... Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) Polycystic Kidney Disease Microalbuminuria Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS) Renal Vascular Hypertension (RVH) TREATMENT OPTIONS Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Transplant RELATED CONDITIONS Electrolyte Imbalance Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Glossary Links ... What Is a Nephrologist? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonial Bibliography nephrology channel provides comprehensive, trustworthy information about conditions that affect the kidneys, such as kidney stones kidney cancer , and polycystic kidney disease A medical information website of Healthcommunities.com, Inc., nephrology channel is developed and monitored by board-certified physicians. For reliable health care information about other conditions, such as allergies, asthma , and conditions that affect seniors (e.g.

16. Kidney Stones - Urologychannel Information from leading Urologists about diagnosis, treatments, and prevention of kidney stones. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Kidney Stones. More than half a million people will develop kidney stones this year, and overone third of these patients will be hospitalized. http://www.afud.org/conditions/kidneystones.asp

18. Kidney Stones An in depth look at kidney stones from the causes, to surgical removal. Written by Rufus Green Jr., M.D. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Canine Kidney Stones And Allergic Dermatitis About Amie, who had experimental lithotripsy for canine kidney stones and is allergic to dog foods. Describes finding a healthgiving diet, dealing with kidney ailments, training a sick dog, working and with vets. Input from others is encouraged. http://www.macatawa.org/~wilcox_k/

C ANINE K IDNEY S TONES and A LLERGIC D ERMATITIS What a Combination for a Dog! Amie Hinchman-Wilcox is a toy poodle with some really difficult health problems. Amie has developed calcium oxalate kidney stones and she received ultra-sound treatments (lithotripsy) at a human hospital. In order to control her stone forming, she needs to be on a special diet. Because she is has severe skin problems and is allergic to commercial pet foods, a homemade custom diet has been developed with the help of canine nutritionists. The following details our search, discovery and treatment of her health problems. We hope to help others avoid the trial and error process we've explored and avoid mistakes due to ignorance. Note: The author is a nobody - no veterinary or medical training, only a person who has documented the process. Be sure to check with your veterinarian before acting on any information you see here. The purpose of this site is ~ To provide information to dog owners regarding calcium oxalate kidney stones and allergy; ~ To assist veterinarians with their understanding of these problems;

20. Kidney Stones - Information - Physician Referrals - Kidney Stone Provides information on kidney stones, treatment, and prevention. Also provides physician referrals. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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