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This section describes the kidneys and how they work, and then explores what can go wrong to cause kidney disease. Read more
Commonly Prescribed Drugs for Kidney Disease information leaflet Read more
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited condition that causes small fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys. Read more
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine. Read more
Haematuria is small amounts of blood in urine. Read more
Fabry disease is an inherited disorder. Chemicals in the body build up and cause damage to the heart, kidneys and brain. Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can affects all parts of the body. Read more
Alport’s syndrome is an inherited kidney disease. This means it runs in families and is caused by a genetic mutation. Read more
IgM Nephropathy information leaflet Read more
Interstitial nephritis is a condition where there is inflammation within the kidneys. Read more
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN) information leaflet Read more
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is caused by the inflammation of blood vessels. Read more
IgA nephropathy occurs when Immunoglobulin A, an antibody which fights infection, causes scarring and inflammation within the kidney. Read more
Diabetes and the kidney information leaflet Read more
Proteinuria is leakage of protein from the blood into the urine. Read more
Pain is one of the more common reasons to go to a doctor. Read more
Kidney cysts happen when blood tubes in the kidney expand. Read more
Glomerulonephritis is the name for the family of diseases which affect the kidney. Read more
Anaemia in kidney failure information leaflet Read more
A kidney biopsy is a small operation where a very small sample from one of your kidneys is removed using a special needle. Read more
What is acute kidney injury? information leaflet Read more
Kidney disease is a term used by doctors to include any abnormality of the kidneys, even if there is only very slight damage. Read more