Polycystic Kidney Disease is an inherited disorder that causes numerous cysts on
the kidneys. Over time, the growth of numerous cysts enlarges the kidneys while
interfering with their functioning. The symptoms of PKD frequently do not show
up until affected persons are well into adulthood. Frequent and excessive
urination, especially at night, can be commonly seen in people with the disease.
Look at what a patient has said:
"I have autosomal PKD and am approaching
stage 4. I am 76 years old next month. I have apparently a very large cyst on
each kidney about the size of a small adult fist. Then there are very many more
of different sizes, completely covering the kidneys. I do have to pass urine
very many times during the day and am not able to hold it back. During the
night, I sleep about 2 hours before waking up to go urinate."
But, do you know what causes frequent urination at night in PKD? Maybe you
can find answer from the following explanation.
Normally, during nighttime, the metabolism of the body will decrease and the
blood flow slows down. Initial urine can be reabsorbed by renal tubules.
Urination at night is obviously less than that of daytime.
However, if the kidneys are damaged, such as people with PKD, their kidney
function can be damaged. With reduced renal concentration ability, patients will
experience frequent urination at night, or nocturia.
Another cause is due to the damage of renal tubules. So their reabsorption
ability reduces. The substances that have not been absorbed will run off,
leading to increased urine output.
Now, we are clear about the cause of your problem. Then, how can we eliminate
the symptom? Maybe you have guess what the answer is. The correct treatment is
definitely to repair the damaged kidney function through slow down the growth of
PKD cysts and shrink them in size gradually.
Have you found such a therapy? If no, you can contact our online doctor. They
will guide you to a better recovery.
