National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)

Kidney Stones in Adults
Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones. Reviews prevention strategies and treatment options, as well as information about current research.
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Kidney Stones in Children
Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones in children. Describes treatments and steps for kidney-stone prevention.
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What I need to know about Kidney Stones (Easy-to-Read)
Uses plain language and illustrations to describe the symptoms and treatment of kidney stones.
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En Español
Cómo prevenir los problemas de la diabetes: Mantenga los riñones sanos(Lectura fácil)
Describe la función renal, seguido por el daño renal cómo una complicación de la diabetes. La publicación explica e ilustra cómo prevenir problemas renales, cuales son las pruebas para chequear la función renal, y cómo tratar la enfermedad renal.
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Diet for Kidney Stone Prevention
Explains how diet, among other factors, affects the formation of kidney stones. Describes the different types of kidney stones and the procedures for determining what kind of stones a person typically makes. Provides general dietary guidelines for preventing the different types of kidney stones.
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