You can cure kidney disease - Myth

Dr Charlie Tomson, consultant nephrologist at Newcastle Hospitals and Kidney Research UK Trustee says:

"Once kidney disease has reached a chronic stage, unfortunately there is no cure. The aim of treatment is to help manage the disease by controlling symptoms, reducing complications and slowing progression. Although most people who have kidney disease will need to take medicine to manage it, it's essential that these people also exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, reduce their salt intake and keep their blood sugar low. When kidney disease becomes chronic, dialysis or a kidney transplant can be the only options."
8. A urine infection will cause kidney damage
Myth

Dr Tomson says: "Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur as the result of bacteria getting into the urinary system and multiplying. This can lead to swelling, pain when passing urine, and urgency to go to the toilet. However, UTIs do not usually lead to lasting kidney damage if treated correctly. It is important to note that sometimes a UTI can be a sign of something underlying that can cause kidney damage, such as kidney stones."

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