title: [Metaphylaxis of urolithiasis - a neglected field in medicine?]
abstract: Urolithiasis is a common condition linked to lifestyle factors and its prevalence is increasing in Europe and United States. Nevertheless, recurrence of urinary stones can be effectively prevented by dietary and life style changes. The review focuses on general dietary recommendations as well as specific medical therapy for kidney stone formers.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Nefrologii, Dializoterapii i Chorób Wewnętrznych WUM, Warszawa, Polska, nefrologia@wum.edu.pl.
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kościelska
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Nefrologii, Dializoterapii i Chorób Wewnętrznych WUM, Warszawa, Polska.
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mieczkowski
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D052878:Urolithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000188:drug therapy*
keywords:  calcium oxalate;  calcium phosphate;  citrates;  enteric hyperoxaluria;  fluid intake;  stone analysis;  struvite;  thiazides ;  uric acid; urolithiasis