Here are some pieces of advice to PKD patients. Read on to know the advice in
detail.
Have a positive attitude
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a hereditary disease, but it is also
associated with many other external factors. PKD can be slow down by well
controlling those factors. Therefore, don’t be depressed. Study shows that a
positive attitude can improve immunity, helping to fight against this
disease.
Treat your PKD timely by proper treatment
As cyst walls secrete fluid continuously, the cysts grow bigger and bigger.
Pressure from the cysts causes damage to tissues of the kidneys, resulting in
ischemia and anoxia. It is reported that ischemia and anoxia are the root
factors leading to progression of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Therefore,
improving blood circulation is necessary in treating PKD.
Surgery is not a good treatment for PKD patient. Different from kidney cyst,
cysts in PKD can grow after removing the big ones. Besides, surgery itself can
do harm to the damaged kidneys, aggravating PKD.
The best way to treat PKD is combining treatment of Chinese medicines and
western medicines. Chinese medicines or Chinese herbs can improve ischemia and
anoxia of tissues in kidneys and thereby treat PKD from the root cause. As to
western medicines, they can help to relieve symptoms caused by cysts, for
example, high blood pressure.
Avoid unheathy diets
Some unhealthy diets are studied able to stimulate cysts to grow and speed up
the progression.
◇ Avoid salted food, such as pickled vegetables and canned meats.
◇ Avoid spicy foods, including pepper, alcohol and some sea foods like shrimp
and crab.
◇ Avoid polluted foods, such as rotten fruits, leftovers and unclean roast
meats.
◇ If you have already had impaired kidney function (with GFR less than 89 or
high creatinine), you had better avoid high protein diets, beans in
particular.
Monitor your condition
You are advised to do regular tests twice a year, including urine test, blood
test, renal function test and kidney ultrasound. By this way, you can well
monitor your condition. It is known to all, early detection and early treatment
can greatly change the outcomes.
Prevent infection
Infection mainly occurs in cysts and urinary tract. And urinary tract
infection is often seen in female with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Ways to
prevent infection include:
◇ Shower instead of bath.
◇ Empty your urine timely.
◇ Urinate and clean vulva after having sex.
◇ Avoid some examination with catheter or other urinary tract
instruments.
Others
◇ Keep your blood pressure at 125/75mmHg, otherwise it will worsen your
illness condition.
◇ Avoid strenuous exercises or trauma in case cysts rupture.
◇ Avoid harmful medicines, for example, painkiller.
All above are some pieces of advice to PKD patients. If you want to know more
information, please consult experts online or email to kidney-treatment@hotmail.com
