Bilateral Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic kidney disorder which is
associated with PKD genes and this is why the disease runs in the families.
Cause
This disease causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. PKD cysts can
slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to
kidney failure. The disease is caused by faulty PKD genes. If father or mother
has this genetic disorder, his or her children have at least 50% of chance be
affected.
Symptoms
If you are diagnosed with bilateral polycystic kidneys, you may suffer the
following symptoms.
● Urinary tract infection
● Hematuria
● Kidney stone
● High blood pressure
● Back pain, side pain, flank pain
● Liver cyst
For most people, they do not find any discomforts before the onset of
bilateral Polycystic Kidney Disease when they are younger than 30s.
Treatment
The treatment for bilateral PKD should alleviate symptoms, shrink renal cysts
and improve kidney functions to avoid kidney failure or dialysis.
Chinese herbal medicine was established since more than 2500 years ago. This
conventional treatment elects about 16~20 kinds of specific herbs which can help
restrain the cyst fluids secretion and stop further kidney damages. Meantime,
this therapy contains many herbs that are tonic for kidneys, which can offer a
favorable environment for damaged kidney tissues to self-cure. Thereby, it
contributes to improving kidney functions.
Prognosis
As there is no cure for bilateral polycystic kidney disease, the disorder
usually leads to a poor prognosis. Any infections, cold or flu or bleeding may
stimulate the cyst to grow up quickly. This is why your doctor asks you prevent
cold.
Meantime, lifestyle also affects your prognosis and you should quit smoke and
alcohol. A good diet plan can help lead to a better prognosis. If you need more
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