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).

ADPKD

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

Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs due to an abnormality in part of the kidneys’ filtering system. It affects around 1 in 5,000 people.

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.

ARPKD

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

Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS)

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

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.

BK nephropathy

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

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.

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.

Cystinosis

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

Dent disease

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

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.