Dr Mark McClure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. This process typically happens over many months or years.
Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
Using Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance, check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
Paying for Treatment Yourself
If you’re paying for treatment yourself, we’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Costs
Service costs vary depending on individual needs, but our team is here to guide you. Get in touch to confirm fees and receive a clear, personalised breakdown before making any appointments.
Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment online, call our friendly team, or ask your GP for a referral.
We’re here to answer your questions, talk you through your options, and help you feel confident about your treatment.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
What are the symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease?
In the early stages of CKD, most people have few or no symptoms, which is why the condition can go unnoticed for a long time. As CKD advances, symptoms can start to appear and may include:
- Persistent fatigue or tiredness
- Swelling in the feet, ankles, or hands due to fluid build-up
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea and sometimes a reduced appetite
These symptoms often develop gradually as the kidneys lose more of their function. Early detection and treatment are important to help slow disease progression and manage symptoms. If you notice any of these signs, especially if you have risk factors for CKD, it’s important to discuss them with your doctor.
Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants are specialists with years of experience. From your first consultation through to your recovery, you’ll be under the care of experts who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible results.
What treatments do we offer to treat CKD?
When you are diagnosed with CKD, it’s important for us to find out what’s causing the problem. This helps us decide on the best way to support your kidney health. To do this, we will ask about your health history, examine you, and arrange some blood and urine tests. Sometimes, we may recommend a scan or a small sample of kidney tissue (called a biopsy) to get more information.
Once we know the cause, our main goal is to help slow down any further damage to your kidneys and keep you feeling as well as possible for as long as we can.
Making changes to your daily habits can make a real difference in caring for your kidneys and overall health:
Eat a kidney-friendly diet, which usually means cutting back on salt and making healthy food choices.
- Maintain a healthy weight by staying active and making nutritious food choices.
- Stay physically active with regular exercise suited to your abilities.
- Avoid smoking to help your kidneys and general health.
Alongside lifestyle changes, you may need medications to protect your kidneys and manage any other health issues:
- ACE inhibitors or ARBs: These are common medicines that help look after your kidneys and keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.
- SGLT2 inhibitors: This newer group of medicines can help slow kidney damage and also benefit your heart.
- Other medications can help manage things like cholesterol, blood sugar, or swelling, depending on what you need.
Your treatment plan will be tailored just for you and reviewed regularly. We’ll keep a close eye on your kidney function with check-ups and tests, so we can make any changes needed to stay on top of your kidney health.
Our overall aim is to help your kidneys keep working well for as long as possible and to support your wellbeing every step of the way.