May 6, 2026
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be a scary ...
Sodium Bicarbonate – a tablet for removing acid from the body What is sodium bicarbonate? Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a medication used to reduce excess acid in the body. I...
Most Common Tablets for Patients with CKD Here are the common drugs used for CKD patients. Acidosis Sodium bicarbonate Anaemia Darbepoietin alfa Roxadustat Blood pressure Amlodipine Bisoprolol Doxazos...
How the Kidneys Work – Patient Information Hub Normal kidney function What do the kidneys do? (7 functions) Functions of the kidneys 1 : waste removal Functions of the kidneys 2: fluid balance F...
Dialysis and Kidney Transplants – Patient Information Hub Dialysis When should dialysis be started? What is haemodialysis (HD)? What is peritoneal dialysis (PD)? Haemodialysis vs peritoneal dial...
Reflux Nephropathy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Reflux nephropathy is a form of chronic kidney damage caused by vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)—the abnormal backward flow of urine from the bladder into th...
Acute Pyelonephritis : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Acute pyelonephritis is a serious upper urinary tract infection (UTI) involving the renal parenchyma and collecting system. It may be complicated or ...
How Is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Diagnosed? Diagnosing a urinary tract infection (UTI) is not simply about finding bacteria in the urine. It requires clinical context, careful interpretation of ...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – Patient Information Hub Background What is a UTI? How do you get UTIs? Causes 10 Bacteria that cause UTIs What causes a UTI? Types Complicated vs uncomplicated UT...
CKD: 10 Questions and 10 Answers Chronic Kidney Disease is a “silent” epidemic. In 2026, data suggests that over 9.5 million people in the UK are living with CKD, though many remain undiag...
What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is implanted into a person with advanced chronic kidney disease (Stag...
