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  1. Kidney disease

    Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well.

  2. Lung conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing.

  3. Kidneys - polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

    Polycystic kidney disease is a common cause of kidney failure in Australia and equally affects men and women of different ethnic backgrounds.

  4. Kidney donation

    Kidneys are often donated after death but more people are choosing to donate one of their kidneys while still alive (living kidney donation).

  5. Kidney and bladder

    Information and links to factsheets about urinary tract infections, kidney conditions, bladder problems, management and treatments.

  6. Chronic illness

    A chronic or long term illness means the person has to adjust to the demands of the illness and the therapy used to treat the condition.

  7. Kidney cancer

    Most kidney cancers are found when the doctor is checking for something else.

  8. Kidney failure

    You can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before you even feel sick.

  9. Kidney stones

    For most types of kidney stones, the best ways to prevent stone growth or recurrence are to drink enough fluids, avoid urinary infections and treat with medications.

  10. Chronic or degenerative conditions

    Find some of the more common degenerative conditions that lead to limited mobility or motor control.

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