Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic test which is performed at around 16
weeks of pregnancy. It can be used to test for chromosomal abnormalities, and
assess whether the unborn baby could develop, or has developed, an abnormality
or serious health condition. This test can be used to diagnose Polycystic Kidney Disease in unborn babies.
During the amniocentesis test, a very small amount of the amniotic fluid is
taken out of the womb. The fluid is then tested. In another test, called
chorionic villus sampling, a very small piece of the placenta, is tested.
For a person with PKD who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, they
can talk to the doctor about these procedures.
How is PKD diagnosed?
The disease is often diagnosed when a person begins to have the symptoms such
as high blood pressure, pain in the back and side, blood in the urine, frequent
kidney infections, etc. People with these symptoms are at risk for this
disorder.
An ultrasound exam can be used to to create a picture of a person's organ and
can detect cysts on the kidneys.
A Computerized tomography (CT) scan may also be ordered to look for cysts in
the kidney.
For a person with one parent has PKD, he should consider having an ultrasound
exam of the kidneys.
For patients with PKD, if you have a relative who has has a brain aneurysm,
you are suggested to have a CT or MRI to check the brain for an aneurysm.
There is no cure for PKD. Diagnosis and treatment of symptoms is critical for
delaying kidney failure. In the event of kidney failure, dialysis and kidney
transplant are often considered.
The good news is that in China, we have a natural herbs therapy to shrink the
renal cysts and stop the progression of PKD. With prompt treatment, patients can
avoid a kidney dialysis or transplant in the future.
If you are diagnosed or have been suffering from polycystic kidney, contact
us by sending an e-mail to kidney-treatment@hotmail.com or call +86 311 8926-1580.
