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Kidney disease

Kidney disease is when the kidneys are damaged and don't function as they should. It can be treated once diagnosed. Learn more about what your kidneys do and what type of kidney diseases there are.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues without improving. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.

Kidney disease diagnosis

Find out more about tests that are used to diagnose kidney disease.

What causes kidney disease?

You can find out more by reading trusted information on causes and risk factors of kidney disease,

Kidney disease symptoms

Find out more about the problems kidney disease can cause by reading trusted information from our partners.

Kidney disease prevention

If you watch your weight, eat well, drink water, exercise, limit alcohol and stop smoking you may lower the risk of getting kidney disease.

Kidney disease treatment

You can find out more about treating kidney diseaseby by reading trusted information from our partners.

Kidney failure

When kidneys no longer function properly, dialysis or kidney transplant is necessary for survival. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of kidney failure.

Kidney pain

Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of kidney pain from our trusted partners.

Kidneys

The kidneys main function is to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and also helps to control blood pressure. Find out more about how they work.