Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) also known as Cacchi-Ricci Disease, is a congenital kidney disorder. Most medical professionals are taught that MSK is a "benign" condition, however, many MSK patients suffer with recurrent kidney stones, urinary tract infections, renal colic and flank pain which can result in chronic pain, frequent surgeries and the need for medical interventions such as renal stents. Manage Medullary Sponge Kidney: A Patient's Guide to Managing MSK was written from a patient's perspective by a researcher who suffers from medullary sponge kidney herself. This book contains the latest research on MSK, patient survey data from actual MSK patients, research supported methods on how to manage symptoms and also contains a letter explaining the condition by Dr. David S. Goldfarb, Clinical Chief of Nephrology at NY Harbor VA Medical Center- NYU Langone Hospital. This book is a patient's guide on how to manage MSK and live the most optimal life possible despite the difficulties of the condition
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