Medical articles of Kidney infection

06/05/2025
Professor Sandip Mitra
Consultant Nephrologist
Early signs of kidney disease: What to watch out for and when to see a specialist
Kidney disease is a progressive condition that often develops silently, with early symptoms that are easy to overlook. For this reason, early detection is crucial, as timely intervention can slow progression and improve outcomes. Professor Sandip Mitra, distinguished consultant nephrologist, provides an expert insight.
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13/10/2023
Mr Andrew Robb
Paediatric Urologist
All about kidney reflux in children
Kidney reflux in children can increase the chances of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI). What is it, and what can be done about it? Mr Andrew Robb, leading paediatric urologist in Birmingham, answers these questions in expert detail and addresses lifestyle changes that can help.
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05/06/2023
Miss Fiona McCaig
Consultant Urological Surgeon
UTIs: Your questions answered by an expert
Leading consultant urological surgeon Miss Fiona McCaig gives an informative guide to urinary tract infections (UTIs) in this expert article, including how to help prevent them and when to seek medical attention.
20/04/2020
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
My child has kidney reflux.. how can it be treated?
Kidney reflux is a condition that can affect babies and infants in which some of their urine flows in the wrong direction after entering the bladder and goes into one or both of the ureters, and sometimes the kidneys. Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, a leading paediatric urologist, discusses the principal causes and the various treatments available to relieve your child of this problem.
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30/12/2019
Diane De Caluwe
Paediatric Urologist
Hydronephrosis in children: your comprehensive overview
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of one or both kidneys. The overall cause is a build-up of urine and this build-up is the result of one of several potential issues. Naturally, kidney problems in a child are worrying for any parent, but treatment, if necessary, is highly effective. Mrs Diane De Caluwe, a consultant paediatric urologist based in London, provides you with a general but detailed understanding of the diagnosis, causes and treatment of hydronephrosis is children.
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15/11/2017
Professor Jeremy Levy
Nephrologist
Glomerulonephritis – A quick guide
Glomerulonephritis can refer to a wide variety of kidney diseases, which sometimes can affect the whole body. Highly distinguished consultant nephrologist, Professor Jeremy Levy, guides us through the symptoms of glomerulonephritis and how to treat it.
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07/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
A guide to kidney infections
Kidney infections affect 1 in 830 people in the UK each year. Are kidney infections dangerous?