Conditions

Ectopic kidney

An ectopic kidney is a congenital anomaly of the kidneys and urinary tract. It means that the kidney is not in the usual position.

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)

Read about fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

FSGS and IgM nephropathy

These conditions cause nephrotic syndrome in children, where the kidneys leak too much protein into the urine and lead to swelling in the body.

Glomerulonephritis

A group of conditions in which the kidneys are inflamed and leak blood and protein into the urine.

Haematuria

Haematuria means there is blood in the urine (wee). Normally there is no blood in the urine. Your child's doctor will try to find out what is causing this.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (STEC-HUS)

STEC-HUS happens in a small number of children after a tummy infection, causing kidney problems and other complications.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) or IgA vasculitis

A condition that affects different parts of the body, including the skin, tummy, joints and kidneys.

Hepatic Nuclear Factor 1B Mutation

Read about Hepatic Nuclear Factor 1B Mutation on the UK Kidney Association (UKKA)'s Rare Renal website.

Horseshoe kidney

Instead of having two separate kidneys on each side of the body, the two kidneys are joined by their lower parts forming a U-shaped or horseshoe kidney.

Hyperoxaluria (primary hyperoxaluria (PH) or oxalosis)

Read about hyperoxaluria (also known as primary hyperoxaluria (PH) or oxalosis) in the rare renal section of the Kidney Care UK website.

Hypertension

Hypertension (blood pressure that is too high) is rare in children, and may be a serious condition. Your child's doctor will try to find out what is causing it.

IgA nephropathy

A type of glomerulonephritis, a condition that causes inflammation in the kidneys, which is usually caused by problems with the immune system.