Factsheets

The following factsheets are available for you to download, free of charge. Alternatively, you can ring us on 0845 300 1499, and we can print them and send them out to you.

Introduction to kidney disease:

Kidney Disease in the UK Today

Glossary

The Kidneys - a basic guide

Stages of Kidney Disease

Consequences of Kidney Failure - Introduction

Consequences of Kidney Failure - Nephrology

Consequences of Kidney Failure - Dialysis

Consequences of Kidney Failure - Kidney Transplantation

Management and treatment of kidney disease:

Haemodialysis

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (A.P.D.)

Choosing Not to Start Dialysis

Kidney Transplantation

Living Donor Transplantation

Living with One Kidney

Analgesics and kidney disease

Over the counter medicines

Associated conditions:

Blood in the Urine

Bone Disease and Chronic Kidney Failure

Protein in urine (Proteinuria)

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