Can a Polycystic Kidney Disease Patient Do Hard Work

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder where numerous cysts filled with fluid grow and damage the kidneys. The kidneys then get larger and ultimately stop working properly. If you have PKD, you may have questions about keeping jobs. Continue reading to find associated answers of your questions. Whether a person with PKD can work or not varies between individuals. Much of it depends on what type the patient does and how far their disease has advanced. For instance, persons who have jobs which require moderate to strenuous physical work will find it more difficult to perform their tasks as their PKD progresses. In some cases, even individuals who have positions which require less or little physical activity may also face challenges performing their word based on how their body is reacting to the disorder. Generally, after the diagnosis of PKD, patients are recommended to avoid hard work. If you are still working with the disease, it is necessary to make sure that the present job won't cause aggravation of your disease. Otherwise, certain changes should be made as soon as possible, such as: ▪ Lessen the workload; ▪ It is possible to work from home at least a couple of days per week, if not each day; ▪ With a flexible schedule, you can go to see the doctor regularly. Then, we can avoid the deterioration of PKD caused by work. What else should PKD patients know? You might need help in order to return to a full, productive life after the disease. Your family, friends, employers and health care staff can help you, but the most important person in the rehabilitation plan is YOU, the person with kidney disease. It will take hard work and determination for you to cope with the changes caused by your illness, but the results can be worth of the effort. Is there still anything unclear? We're here to help.