Living with Kidney StonesComplete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment OptionsWritten by Samantha BowickForeword by David Brandli, MDCategory: Health & Fitness - Diseases; Health & Fitness - Reference; Medical - NephrologyFormat: Trade Paperback, 96 pagesOn Sale Date: March 30, 2021ISBN: 9781578268863THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TREATING KIDNEY STONESLiving with Kidney Stones is a health resource for anyone who has ever suffered with the pain of kidney stones.One in 10 individuals will suffer from kidney stones at some point in their life. Composed of hard, painful mineral deposits forming inside the kidneys, these stones are both crippling and potentially chronic. Thankfully, patients can take action to reduce their chances of developing or redeveloping kidney stones by following a good diet, observing proper self-care, and adopting a comprehensive wellness plan.To that end, Living with Kidney Stones offers the most up-to-date information on this illness, paired with heartfelt insight from an actual kidney stone sufferer.Living with Kidney Stones also includes:• Easy-to-understand information on types and causes of kidney stones• The latest information on kidney stone testing• Traditional and alternative options for a broad, full-body approach to wellness• Guidance on self-care techniques for patients, families and caregivers• Valuable medical and community resources for kidney stone sufferersLearning to manage your risk factors for kidney stones can seem overwhelming, but by taking everything one day at a time and making sure you’re provided with the care and support you need, you can minimize your risk while maximizing your quality of life. Don’t just live with kidney stones—live well.About the AuthorSamantha Bowick, MPH, has a Master of Public Health degree from Liberty University. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration at Columbia Southern University. She is a patient advocate, has her own business called Chronic Illness Support, LLC, and is a Patient Ambassador with the Chronic Disease Coalition. She hopes to use her experiences with endometriosis and other chronic illnesses to help others. She currently lives in Aiken, South Carolina. She is also the author of Living with Endometriosis and Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. David Brandli, MD, is a urologist working at the Lowcountry Urology Clinics of Charleston SC. He received his Medical Degree from Penn State University and completed residency training in General Surgery and Urology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. He has been board certified in Urology since 2005. Although he practices General Urology, he has special interests in Oncology and Kidney Stone Disease. David has published more than 20 scientific abstracts and peer-reviewed journal articles and made scientific presentations and lectures on various topics in Urology. He is active in several clinical committees in area hospitals, and is a member of the American Urologic Association, the American Association of Clinical Urologists, the America Endourologic Association, and the American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
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