Letter to the Editor

Nephrolithiasis: History Counts

Authors: Chia-Ter Chao, MD

Abstract

To the Editor: I read with interest the article entitled "Nephrolithiasis: Evaluation and Management" by Brener et al1 in the February 2011 issue. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, presentation, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic choices of nephrolithiasis. However, there are some points that merit further consideration, especially clinical history. We interview countless numbers of nephrolithiasis cases during daily practice, but all too often the history taken is brief and misses some points. The authors correctly indicate that a detailed history includes previous experiences, medical history, dietary constituents, and medications, but I believe medication history warrants further investigation.

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References

References

1. Brener ZZ, Winchester JF, Salman H, et al. Nephrolithiasis: evaluation and management. South Med J 2011;104:133-139.
2. Daudon M, Junger P. Drug induced renal calculi: epidemiology, prevention and management. Drugs 2004;64:245-275.
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4. Flythe JE, Rueda JF, Riscoe MK, et al. Silicate nephrolithiasis after ingestion of supplements containing silica dioxide. Am J Kidney Dis 2009;54:127-130.