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  1. About kidney disease
  2. Types of kidney disease
  3. Other Kidney Conditions

Other Kidney Conditions

Charcot Foot (Charcot osteoarthropathy)

Charcot Foot (Charcot osteoarthropathy)

Charcot foot is a condition which causes the bones in your feet to become fragile. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Nephrotic syndrome in adults

Nephrotic syndrome in adults

Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Haematuria

Haematuria

Haematuria is small amounts of blood in urine. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Fabry Disease

Fabry Disease

Fabry disease is an inherited disorder. Chemicals in the body build up and cause damage to the heart, kidneys and brain. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Other Kidney Conditions
  • Types of kidney disease
Lupus and Lupus Kidney Disease

Lupus and Lupus Kidney Disease

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can affects all parts of the body. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Alport's Syndrome

Alport's Syndrome

Alport’s syndrome is an inherited kidney disease. This means it runs in families and is caused by a genetic mutation. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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IgM Nephropathy

IgM Nephropathy

IgM Nephropathy information leaflet Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Interstitial Nephritis

Interstitial Nephritis

Interstitial nephritis is a condition where there is inflammation within the kidneys. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Loin Pain - Haematuria Syndrome

Loin Pain - Haematuria Syndrome

Loin Pain - Haematuria Syndrome information leaflet Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Other Kidney Conditions
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)

Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)

Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN) information leaflet Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Other Kidney Conditions
  • Types of kidney disease
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is caused by the inflammation of blood vessels. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Vasculitis

Vasculitis

What is Vasculitis information leaflet Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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IgA nephropathy

IgA nephropathy

IgA nephropathy occurs when Immunoglobulin A, an antibody which fights infection, causes scarring and inflammation within the kidney. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis

Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis

Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis information leaflet Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Proteinuria

Proteinuria

Proteinuria is leakage of protein from the blood into the urine. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
Kidney Cysts

Kidney Cysts

Kidney cysts happen when blood tubes in the kidney expand. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Other Kidney Conditions
  • Types of kidney disease
Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is the name for the family of diseases which affect the kidney. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions information leaflet Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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