“The pain from kidney stones is known to bring macho, grown men to their knees. I should know, because it happened to me.” – 4/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: excruciating pain, new diets, minerals, oxalates, bad habits, and, of course, kidney stones.

In “Even Urologists Get Kidney Stones,” Dr. Evan R. Goldfischer provides an in-depth guide with everything you need to know about kidney stones–from causes to treatments to prevention. If you have experienced kidney stones and really, truly do not want to experience that pain again, it is important that you review the guidelines and information in this book.

Dr. Goldfischer has first-hand experience with kidney stones (he’s had two calcium-based stones), and he is able to apply personal experience, knowledge, and medical expertise to help kidney stone sufferers prevent future stones from occurring.

I was looking for books to read on the subject, and this quickly caught my eye for the title. An urologist getting a kidney stone? That’s unusual, or at least that’s what I thought.

The book starts with the author sharing the story of how he got his kidney stone and his experience with the terrible pain it comes with. After that, he explains what are kidney stones, the basic anatomy of the urinary tract, how kidney stones are formed, the factors that contribute to their development, and how you can treat the stones and prevent them from happening again. 

The part I appreciated the most was the diet part! If you tend to develop kidney stones, make sure you are eating the right foods. The author has a list of what you should avoid and what you can eat freely – that was very helpful!

It’s an easy and practical book to go through, and it uses simple terms so that everyone can understand what is being said. Worth checking out if you’re new to the condition and want to learn more information on what you can do.