As a genetic kidney disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease needs long term well
taken care. That is why many patients are told by their doctors that a proper
diet is crucial for the recover of illness condition. While they are often told
to stop smoking, which confuses them and they want to know why.
Firstly, the tobacco contains too much nicotine, which is a kind of harmful
ingredient. Nicotine can be a factor of vasoconstriction, leading to
arteriosclerosis. By the way, the blood supply in the kidneys will be reduced.
The short of blood in kidneys is the main reason that leads to kidney damage.
What is worse, too much smoking can elevate the blood pressure. Together with
shortness of blood supply, the kidneys will be aggravated further. On the
contrary, the damaged kidneys will lead to further limited blood supply, thus
forming a vicious circle.
Secondly, the direct victim is lung if people smoke. However, patients with
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) are more vulnerable to get a cold, which can
trigger pneumonia. Conversely, the lung infection will aggravate the kidney
problems.
So, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) patients, please quit smoking for your
own good. Please click our online service to get further information of PKD. I
suggest PKD patients receive treatment soon and get well soon.
