Found 25 results relating to 'polycystic kidney disease'.
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Glossary of kidney terms
Find out more about kidneys and kidney disease, from A to Z. Get information about some of the medical words and terms you may hear or read relating to chronic kidney disease and kidney conditions in our kidney glossary.
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Five reasons to be optimistic about kidney care in 2026
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the state of kidney care in 2026, from global and UK organisations making kidneys a priority to Kidney Care UK's nation-wide campaigns.
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Rare conditions
Rare kidney disease can be hard to diagnose, and patient information can be difficult to find if the number of people living with the condition is small. Read on for an overview of 20 rare renal conditions and links to more detailed patient support.
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Celebrating our #KidneyWarriors this World Kidney Day
With 150 runners, expected to raise a combined £450,000, Kidney Care UK's team for the TCS London Marathon 2026 is our biggest yet. Around one third of the team are people living with kidney disease or healthcare professionals working with kidney patients, as well as a number of living kidney donors.
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Rare renal conditions: an overview
Whether you or your child have recently been diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, or you’ve been living with one for a while and want to understand more about it, this article offers an introduction to living with a rare kidney condition – and what you can expect from treatment.
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Kidney pain: your questions answered
Learn about the different causes of kidney pain, what it feels like and what painkillers are safe to take if you're living with kidney disease.
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Alex and Will's story: PKD and transplantation
From meeting at a pub to donating a kidney, Alex and Will share their story of PKD, transplantation and Will's family history of kidney disease.
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MyRenalCare app helps kidney patients take control of their health
The virtual care and consultation digital app, supported by Kidney Care UK, helps kidney patients manage their condition and reduces referral waiting times.
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Faith, friendship and a fight for life: Lois’s kidney warrior story
Dee sits down with Lois, whose journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a reminder of the strength found in vulnerability, the power of support networks, and the life-saving gift of living organ donation.
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Marc's story: living with PKD
After his kidney transplant gave him a second chance at life, Marc has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached Everest Base Camp to raise money for Kidney Care UK.
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