Polycystic Kidney Disease is a kind of hereditary disease that various
fluid-filled cysts in both kidneys will be formed. Most patients will be
diagnosed when in their middle age. The number and the size of kidney cysts will
increase as time goes by. Some patients can not feel any discomforts. While most
patients can have back pain, and some cases are very severe. Also, occult blood
in urine, high blood pressure, urinary tract infections and so on will come into
being. If patients do not watch their diet and receive proper treatment, the
disease will get worse for sure. Although diet can be helpful in the treatment
of Polycystic Kidney Disease, only right diet is not enough. The best way to get
this disease treated is at its early stage, control the continuous growth of
kidney cysts and shrink the cysts before the condition gets worse.
Although this disease can not be reversed according to the present medical
condition, patients should keep a positive mind and a strong confidence in
fighting against the disease. We can delay the disease progressing into kidney
failure by shrinking the cysts and repair the kidney function, thus improving
the life quality. That is to say, there is no need for patients to feel
despaired. In addition, a positive emotion can improve one’s immunity for it is
helpful for patients to fight against the condition. What is more, patients can
not neglect the disease. It is said that being positive but coping with it
seriously is the basic principle.
In daily diet, patients should watch their salt intake and pungency intake,
as well intake of polluted food and grilled food. If kidney function decline has
presented, bean products should be avoided and they should be control their
intake of protein and greasy foods.
Finally, make sure to have a good rest and avoid strenuous physical exercise
and abdominal trauma. Additionally, take directed medicines for urinary tract
infections and high blood pressure, which is necessary. Timely treatment is
necessary for you to have a good prognosis.
