Hello!
This page is for children who have kidney problems or want to learn about kidneys. We've made it colourful and fun, with videos to help you understand more about your kidneys
Fun Kidney Facts!
Tap the top card to learn a new fact! 🎉
Bean-Shaped
Your kidneys are shaped like kidney beans! That's why the beans are called "kidney beans".
Fist-Sized
Each kidney is about the size of your fist and weighs about as much as an apple!
Super Filters
Your kidneys filter all the blood in your body about 400 times every day!
Water Workers
Kidneys make wee (urine) by filtering waste and extra water from your blood.
Meet A Kidney Team
Watch these videos to meet different people who work together to look after children with kidney problems!
Whilst these videos are from the Newcastle children's kidney unit, they are typical of the work we do at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Meet a Kidney Consultant
Meet a Renal Nurse
Meet a Psychologist
Meet a Kidney Dietitian
Meet a Play Specialist
Stories from Other Children
Watch these videos to hear from other children about their experiences!
Layla's Story
David's Story
Jacob's Story
Watch and Learn!
These videos from infoKID explain all about kidneys, kidney conditions, and treatments in a way that's easy to understand!
What is CKD?
What is IgA Vasculitis?
Nephrotic Syndrome
Alport Syndrome
What is Hypertension?
Vesicoureteral Reflux?
Want to Watch More Videos?
Visit the infoKID videos page to see all the videos about kidneys!
Want to Learn More?
infoKID Website
Lots of information about kidneys written specially for children and families.
Visit infoKIDMore Info for Your Family
Your parents can find lots of helpful information in our Parents & Families section.
Parents Section
Find Your Hospital
Find out which hospital looks after you and see all the hospitals in our network.
Our HospitalsWhat is South East RENAL?
South East RENAL is a group of hospitals and doctors who look after children with kidney problems in the South East of England.
25 Hospitals
Hospitals across the South East working together
Kidney Experts
Doctors and nurses who are specialists in looking after kidneys
Here to Help
Everyone working together to help you feel better
Remember!
Having a kidney problem doesn't stop you from doing normal things! Lots of children with kidney conditions go to school, play sports, have fun with friends, and do all the things they love.
Your kidney team is here to help you stay healthy and happy. If you ever have questions, you can always ask them - they're here to help you!