Polycystic Kidney Disease Life Expectancy

Can patients diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) still live a normal life and how long can they live? To know the answer to this question, we should on the basis of the illness condition, etiology and treatment therapy. Among those, the treatment is the most paramount. So, if patients choose the right therapy to fight against this complicated illness, their life expectancy can be prolonged naturally. However, what Is the Life Expectency of PKD?
To know the life expectancy, patients should know the illness condition firstly. Although the light symptoms do not cause obvious symptoms, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a progressive one which can rapidly develop to Uremia (Renal Failure).
1. Once symptoms occur, patients will develop to Renal Failure for above ten years generally. However, different patients might vary.
2. Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease (APKD) is accompanied with Multiple Renal Cysts at birth. But many patients do not have clinical manifestations.
3. Generally, clinical symptoms occur after 30 years old. The earlier the onset, the severer the condition will be. The males are easier to get this disease.
4. About 30% patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease are accompanied with Polycystic Liver but the function of liver is normal and no symptoms will occur.
For patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), they can surly live a normal life once they receive proper treatment. Early detection and early treatment is necessary. While, because it is a hereditary disease, the prevention and treatment differ from other kidney diseases. The patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease should take care of their kidneys in the following aspects.
1. Keep an optimistic mood and set up the confidence in fighting against the disease. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is the combination result of congenital and acquired factors, which can be changed or controlled. Therefore, do not be pessimistic because keeping positive can improve our immunity. On the other hand, do not look down on the “enemy” and cope with the doctors to receive treatment actively.
2. Adopt proper therapy. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is the best therapy up to now. The micro-Chinese medicines can be permeated into the cysts directly, preventing the secretion of the cyst fluid and the growth of epithelial cells of the cysts. What is more, during the treatment process, the micro-Chinese medicines can provide enough nutritious substances such as organic acids and vitamins the kidneys need and repairing the damaged intrinsic cells. In this therapy, the western medicines are also used as auxiliary measures.
3. Have a proper diet. Control the salt intake and do not consume the polluted foods.
4. Have a good rest and avoid strong physical activities for fear of the abdomen trauma. Take routine checks which include blood pressure, urine routine, renal functions and B- ultrasound.
5. Avoid infection especially urinary tract.
At last, if you are identified with Polycystic Kidney Disease, go and seek medical help immediately. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy and Immunotherpay in China should take into account.