Many patients are diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease accompanied by
Hydronephrosis. Is there any relation between PKD and Hydronephrosis? Here are
the frequently asked questions on PKD and Hydronephrosis for your
information.
What is Hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of the kidneys when urine flow is obstructed
in any of part of the urinary tract. Swelling of the ureter, which always
accompanies hydronephrosis, is called hydroureter. Hydronephrosis implies that a
ureter and the renal pelvis (the connection of the ureter to the kidney) are
overfilled with urine.
Can Polycystic Kidney Disease Hydronephrosis?
Yes, as polycystic kidney disease develops, the renal cysts will enlarge and
suppress the kidney tissues, which can make the urine flow obstructed in the
urinary tract, leading to Hydronephrosis.
What’s the prognosis of Hydronephrosis caused by Polycystic Kidney
Disease?
Usually the combined Hydronephrosis and Polycystic Kidney Disease leads to a
poor prognosis. Renal cysts can force the normal kidney tissues and causes
kidney damages and failure. If PKD can not be controlled well, kidneys will
develop into sclerosis, atrophy and dysfunction etc. Meantime, Hydronephrosis
contributes to press the normal kidneys cells and tissues, aggravating kidney
condition. Usually PKD patients who suffer from hydonephrosis develop into
kidney failure stage quicker than those who don’t.
What should I do with both Hydronephrosis and Polycystic Kidney Disease?
To relive the obstruction and control renal cysts is the basis for
alleviation of the two diseases. Firstly, patients should remove the build-up of
urine and relieve the pressure on your kidney(s) to avoid permanent kidney
damages.
However, after that, the underlying cause—Polycystic Kidney Disease,
should be controlled. Otherwise, the Hydronephrosis can reoccur.
As surgery can not take effects on all cysts and leads the relapse of PKD,
herbs are suggested for herbs shrink all-size renal cysts by restricting the
cyst fluids.
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