Liver, kidney and pancreas | Spire Healthcare

Our spire experts offer insight and knowledge on conditions affecting the liver, kidneys and pancreas. Whether it's kidney stones, liver disease or pancreatitis, our health specialists provide information on tests and scans, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, as well as offering prevention tips.

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What are kidney stones and how are they treated?

Kidney stones are fairly common and affect around one in 10 people in the UK.

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Liver disease: types, symptoms, causes and treatment explained

Your liver is the second largest organ in your body and has several vital functions.

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Liver, kidney and pancreas

Understanding kidney cancer: risk factors, symptoms and treatment

Kidney cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer in the UK, with around 13,300 new cases diagnosed each year.

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Liver, kidney and pancreas

How to treat kidney stones

Around one in five adults in the UK will develop kidney stones at some point in their lifetime.

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Liver, kidney and pancreas

Pancreatitis: symptoms, causes and treatment explained

Your pancreas is a soft gland that sits behind your stomach.

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Alcohol units

Alcohol units refer to the amount of pure alcohol in a drink.

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How alcohol can affect your liver

Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing.

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Understanding pancreatic cancer: risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Every year in the UK around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which as the name suggests, starts in the pancreas.

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Abnormal liver blood test: what does it mean?

Your liver is a large cone-shaped organ that sits in the upper right area of your abdomen.

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