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Kidney failure

When kidneys don’t function properly, dialysis or kidney transplant is necessary to survive. Find out about causes, symptoms and treatment of kidney failure.

Kidney disease symptoms

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

Complications of cervical cancer

Information on complications of cervical cancer and links to trusted resources

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is kidney disease that continues without improving, although there are ways to stop it getting worse. Find out more about chronic kidney disease.

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.

Kidney disease treatment

The treatment for kidney disease depends on the causes and symptoms. You can find out more by reading trusted information from our partners.

Kidney cancer

Kidney cancer (also called renal cancer) grows in the cells of the kidneys. Treatments for kidney cancer are improving – especially if it’s detected early on.

Kidney transplants

A kidney transplant is considered a long-term alternative to kidney dialysis. This article describes what you need to consider before having the procedure.

Kidney disease

Many diseases affect the kidneys, most commonly diabetes, inflammation of the kidney, and high blood pressure. Find out more on kidney disease from our trusted partners.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a way to artificially clean the blood if your kidneys can’t cope. Learn about the different types and how to live and active life when you are on dialysis.