Urgent urinary and kidney conditions
Some of the common urinary and kidney (renal) issues include:
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Pain on passing urine (dysuria)
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Haematuria (blood in the urine)
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Increased urinary frequency or urgency
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Urinary retention or poor urinary flow
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Lower back / loin / kidney pain
How were support your urinary and kidney condition
Urinary tract infections and kidney infections can be unpleasant, but are often successfully treated with medication such as antibiotics. However, it is important to be able to spot subtle signs which might indicate a more serious problem.
Our urgent care doctors are able to make an initial assessment and diagnosis quickly, and if needed contact a specialist and admit you to one of our leading HCA UK hospitals directly.
Diagnostic imaging and investigation for kidney and urinary conditions
We have access to leading imaging and investigative tests for urinary and kidney conditions. Diagnostic imaging and procedures you might be referred for include:
- CT scan
- X-ray
- MRI
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney scan
How to access our Urgent Care Centre
We are open for walk in patients at our adult Urgent Care Centres, however our paediatric Urgent Care Centre at The Portland Hospital requires booking an appointment.
For any life threatening conditions patients should always call 999 or go the nearest NHS emergency department