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

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

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

Transplantation varies depending on the transplant organ or tissue so speak with your medical team about surgical procedures, recovery and medications.

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

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

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.

Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.

Although dialysis or transplant surgery after kidney failure can be challenging, many people go on to live active and productive lives.

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