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All leaflets have been produced by the Renal Services & Urology Directorate Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. (Unless otherwise stated) Click on the title to download the leaflet in PDF format.
Chronic Kidney Disease- PDF (16KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about chronic kidney Disease and what it is. (Latest Version August 06)
Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis FSGS-PDF (790KB)
A Patient's Guide-This leaflet tells you about a type of kidney disease normally only diagnosed after a biopsy test of the kidney. This is scarring within the kidney which can only be seen clearly under the microscope. (Latest Version July 05)
Haematuria- PDF (835KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you all about blood in the urine (Haematuria) (Latest Version July 05)
High Blood Pressure- PDF (870KB)
A Patient's Guide-This leaflet tells you about high blood pressure and its effect on the damaged kidneys, even when the kidney damage is mild. (Latest Version July 05)
IGA Nephropathy-PDF (829KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about IgA which is short for immunoglobulin A. This is a type of protein called an antibody which our bodies produce to fight infection. Antibodies circulate in the blood. “Nephropathy” is just a scientific term for kidney disease. (Latest Version July 05)
Kidney (Renal) Angiogram-PDF (812KB)
A Patient's Guide-This leaflet tells you about an angiogram or arteriogram which is a special x-ray examination of the blood supply to your kidneys. (Latest Version July 05)
Kidney Biopsy- PDF (928KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about having a kidney biopsy where a small sample of your kidney is removed for examination. (Latest Version November 05)
Kidney Disease and Pregnancy-PDF (1.04MB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about the Leicester General hospitals combined renal and Pregnancy clinic. Highlighting the specialised personal advice and care provided before and after pregnancy. (Latest Version November 05)
Looking After your Kidneys-PDF (571KB)
A guide for patients to explain the tests we do and the treatments we suggest. The modernisation Initiative- Kidney Disease. (Improving local Healthcare)
Minimal Change Nephropathy- PDF (812KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about a type of kidney disease where the kidneys leak protein and retain fluid. This is diagnosed after a biopsy test of the kidney. (Latest Version July 05)
Nephrotic Syndrome- PDF (835KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about nephritic syndrome which is a rare disease of the kidneys which allows protein to leak out into your urine. (Latest Version July 05)
Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)- PDF (779KB)
A Patient's Guide- This leaflet tells you about the narrowing of the main blood vessels running to one or both of your kidneys, ie stenosis the arteries harden. (Latest Version July 05)
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