PKD, short for Polycystic Kidney Disease, is an illness condition that
numerous cysts are formed in both kidneys. These cysts can reduce kidney
function, leading to kidney failure. Additionally, PKD can also lead to the
formation of cysts in the liver and other organs, affecting the heart and blood
vessels in the brain.
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is genetic
As a hereditary disease, PKD will run in the family. If one parent carries
the faulty gene which can lead to PKD, his/her children have a 50% chance to
get.
Common symptoms of PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
In the early stage of PKD, patients do not present any symptoms. However, as
the cysts grow, the cysts will cause pressure on the kidney units. Thus, a
series of symptoms will show up such as
Hematuria ( Blood in Urine)
High blood pressure
Pain in the back and the sides
Urinary tract infection
Cysts in liver and pancreas
Kidney stones
The diagnosis of PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
The cysts of PKD can be found under MRI, CT ultrasound, and other imaging
studies. The family history should also be taken into account when performing
the diagnosis.
In addition, doctors may also order a series of other examinations like blood
test, urine test and kidney function test. These tests can show how much your
kidney function is left. It is also an important reference for the treatment
plan.
Treatment principles of PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
From the above introduction, we might have the knowledge that all the
disorders are caused by the continuous growth of kidney cysts. Therefore, the
target of coping with this disease is controlling the cysts from growing and
protecting the left kidney function. Because the kidneys are damaged, the
treatment process should be safe and cause no trauma. That is to say, patients
should seek for a safe and natural therapy.
