Learn about chronic kidney disease, kidney function, eGFR, creatinine, CKD stages, symptoms and diet questions — written to help you prepare for conversations with your GP or kidney specialist.
The chronic kidney disease definition used across the UK: a long-term condition in which kidney function or kidney structure is reduced over time, usually identified through an eGFR and/or urine test. A single laboratory result needs to be read in context — alongside previous values, trends, and your wider clinical picture — rather than on its own.
Common measurements include eGFR, creatinine and urine tests (ACR). Use the guides below to understand the terminology and prepare questions for your clinician.
Nisarg Ayurveda provides educational resources and complementary Ayurvedic wellness consultations. These are intended to be used alongside appropriate medical care, and should never replace prescribed medicines, dialysis, emergency treatment or specialist nephrology care. See how our approach fits alongside your medical treatment.
Call 020 3996 8044 to ask about a complementary Ayurvedic wellness consultation. Bring your recent reports if you have them.
eGFR guide