Nephrology blog
Kidney health, explained
Clear, evidence-based articles on kidney disease, hypertension, haemodialysis and habits that protect your kidneys. Written for patients, families and professionals.
Creatinine & kidney functionMy creatinine is high: what it means and what to do
What creatinine and filtration are, why it rises (not always serious), when to investigate and how to protect the kidney.
Kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease: the signs you shouldn't ignore
Chronic kidney disease progresses silently for years. We review the earliest signs and why early diagnosis changes the outlook.
HypertensionHypertension and the kidney: a two-way relationship
High blood pressure damages the kidney and, in turn, the diseased kidney raises pressure. How to understand and break that cycle.
Urinary infectionsUrinary tract infections: when they stop being a nuisance and start to worry
How to tell cystitis from pyelonephritis, the warning signs, when the nephrologist steps in and how to prevent them.
Kidney stonesKidney stones: why they form and how to stop them coming back
Renal colic, the types of stone, the signs that call for urgent care and prevention tailored to each person.