Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues to get worse without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.
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Find out your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with this quick test
Healthdirect, with the George Institute, has developed a free online risk calculator to help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
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Risk Checker
Find out if you're at risk of heart disease, kidney disease or type 2 diabetes in just a few minutes using the healthdirect Risk Checker.
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Kidney pain
Kidney pain is usually felt in your back. It can be a sign of a kidney problem. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney pain.
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a rare, life-threatening illness where your kidneys stop working properly, most common in children under 5 years.
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Kidney failure
Kidney failure (renal failure) is when your kidneys no longer work properly. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for kidney failure.
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Kidneys
The kidneys’ main functions are to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and help control your blood pressure. Find out more about how they work.
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Foods high in potassium
People need potassium in their diet so nerves and muscles function properly. Learn about which foods are good sources of potassium.
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Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome isn't a specific disease, but a set of problems from damaged kidneys. Learn more about the condition, including symptoms and treatment.
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Urinary system
Your urinary system removes waste from your blood in the form of urine, as well as having other important functions. Learn how to keep it healthy.
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