Conditions

Find information about kidney conditions in children.

Topics cover:

  • symptoms and complications
  • causes
  • tests to diagnose or find out more
  • treatments
  • follow up
  • what may happen in the future
  • Conditions

    Acute kidney injury

    Acute kidney injury (AKI) is when the kidneys stop working over a short period of time (a few days or a few weeks).

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    ADPKD

    Read about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    ADPKD - ultrasound
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    Alport syndrome

    Read about Alport syndrome in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    Boy at doctor's office
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    Antenatal hydronephrosis

    While a baby is growing in the womb, one or both kidneys hold on to urine and become swollen. This may be short-term or may be caused by another problem.

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    ARPKD

    Read about Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) on the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    ARPKD - ultrasound
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    Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS)

    Read about Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS) in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    Blood test tubes
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    Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD)

    Read about Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD) in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    ADTKD - ultrasound
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    BK nephropathy

    Read about BK nephropathy in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    BK nephropathy - medication
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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

    A life-long condition in which the kidneys stop working as well as they should over time. A team of healthcare professionals will support your child.

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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3b-5

    In the later stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are more symptoms and your child will need specialised treatment.

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    Cystinosis

    Read about cystinosis in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    Cystinosis - medication
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    Dent disease

    Read about Dent disease in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

    Dent disease - urine sample
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    Duplex kidneys

    Duplex kidneys are an congenital anomaly of the kidneys and urinary tract. In duplex kidneys there is a double kidney on one or both sides of the body.