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Diet and Urolithiasis

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Urinary Stone Disease

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Abstract

Nephrolithiasis is a common disorder affecting approx 8–13% of the US population (1,2). After experiencing renal colic and/or treatment for urinary stones, nearly every patient expresses interest in diet and specific dietary changes useful in lowering the risk for future stones.

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Johnston, W.K., Low, R.K. (2007). Diet and Urolithiasis. In: Stoller, M.L., Meng, M.V. (eds) Urinary Stone Disease. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-972-1_15

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