Urolithiasis is one of the oldest documented medical ailments with
archeological evidence showing that humans have suffered from
kidney and bladder stones for centuries. Urolithiasis is a common
multifactorial problem with multi-effect on the patients' quality
of life and an economic burden on the individual and the health
system of the country. Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors are
associated with the risk for stone formation. Among intrinsic
factors are race, sex, and genetics. Finding the cause of
urolithiasis or establishing it early in life will reduce the
consequence and complications of kidney stone disease and hence
reduction of the cost in the treatment by establishing preventative
measures in addition to patient education. Genetic factors play an
important role in the etiology of urolithiasis as a polygenic
(common) or monogenic (rare) forms, however its knowledge and early
diagnosis is important for achieving the goals of reducing patient
suffering as well as economic burdens that inevitably follow a
diagnosis. This book discusses the symptoms, management and
prevention strategies of urolithiasis.
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