Nephrostomy
Your ureters (the tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder) can become blocked. A nephrostomy is a procedure to drain urine from your kidney using a catheter (tube).
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Ureteroscopy
A stone in a kidney or ureter can cause severe pain, infection and kidney damage. A ureteroscopy should treat a stone and help to find out if you have any problems in your kidneys and ureters.
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Kidney stones
Kidney stones are common and can cause severe pain, nausea and vomiting. Find out more about the treatment, symptoms and diagnosis of kidney stones.
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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 how they work.
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Kidney pain
Kidney pain is usually felt in your back. It can be a sign of a kidney or urinary tract problem. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer (or renal cancer) grows in the cells of the kidneys. Treatments for kidney cancer are improving, especially if it is detected early.
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Abdominal hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). It is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your symptoms should improve.
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Vaginal hysterectomy
A vaginal hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus and cervix through your vagina. It is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your symptoms should improve.
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Urinary system
Your urinary system removes waste from your blood and makes and stores urine. It includes your kidneys and bladder. Learn how to keep it healthy.
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Blood in urine (haematuria)
There are many causes of blood in urine (wee), also called haematuria. Read about the causes, tests and when to see your doctor about blood in urine.
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