Renal conditions we treat
At the Liver and Renal Centre, our experts assess, diagnose and treat a comprehensive range of renal disorders, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.
Reviewed by Dr Andrew Palmer, Consultant Nephrologist
What is chronic kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition that affects the function of your kidneys. When your kidneys fail to function properly, waste products and excess fluid build-up in the body and make you unwell.
Treatment for chronic kidney disease depends on what stage you’re at and the cause. Early-stage disease can be managed with lifestyle changes and medicine, while end-stage disease requires treatments like dialysis and kidney transplantation.
Renal conditions we treat
At the Liver and Renal Centre, we have the knowledge and resources to treat a comprehensive range of renal conditions.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where your kidneys don’t work properly. It encompasses many different illnesses.
Acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is when your kidneys suddenly and temporarily stop working properly, usually as a result of another illness.
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes large amounts of protein to be lost through your urine.
Glomerular disease
Glomerular disease is a condition that affects your kidneys’ ability to filter certain substances within the bloodstream.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood glucose level is too high. There are two types: type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a hereditary illness where cysts form within the kidneys, leading to a loss of kidney function.
Renovascular disease
Renovascular disease (RVD) occurs when the artery supplying one or both kidneys becomes narrowed, limiting blood flow.
Chronic pyelonephritis
Chronic pyelonephritis (CP) refers to the long-term kidney damage that occurs when infected urine refluxes into the renal system.
IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is a type of glomerulonephritis where IgA protein builds up in the kidneys and causes inflammation.
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are small, hard lumps that develop from excess waste products in the blood. Occasionally, they require surgical removal.
Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer occurs when abnormal cells within your renal system begin to grow and mutate, often developing into a tumour.
Private nephrologists in London
Our world-class consultant nephrologists and surgeons are experts in the assessment, diagnosis and management of renal disorders.
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
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