A-Z of health information

Information and links to factsheets about urinary tract infections, kidney conditions, bladder problems, management and treatments.

Most kidney cancers are found when the doctor is checking for something else.

Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well.

Kidneys are often donated after death but more people are choosing to donate one of their kidneys while still alive (living kidney donation).

You can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before you even feel sick.

For most types of kidney stones, the best ways to prevent stone growth or recurrence are to drink enough fluids, avoid urinary infections and treat with medications.

Well-functioning kidneys are essential to a healthy life.

Early detection of kidney disease and good management can increase the life of your kidneys.

People with kidney failure need dialysis or a transplant to stay alive.

Nephrotic syndrome is where the kidneys remove too much protein from the blood.