Individuals affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease may develop fluid-filled
cysts in both kidneys. This leads to the kidneys to enlarge, pushing and
distorting the normal kidney tissues. Enlarged kidneys can lead to pain in the
back, side or even in the leg.
Kidney cysts resulting from PKD that form in the kidneys and occasionally on
the liver can also cause leg pain.
How can patients manage leg pain in PKD?
Medications. Usually, when the pain is mild, the doctor will prescribe some
over-the-counter medications to control it.
Surgery. This is recommended for cases who suffer from more severe and
constant pain. Surgery is adopted to shrink cysts, and it can also relieve pain.
However, patients should be clear that this operation provides only temporary
relief and usually fail to prevent the disease's development into Renal
Failure.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy. This is a natural herbal therapy applied
externally on the kidney area. Herbal bags containing dozens of herbal medicines
are soaked previously in penetrants, and then placed on the lower back part.
With the use of osmosis device, effective ingredients of herbal medicines
will infiltrate into kidneys through the main channels. Then, these medicines
can take effect to improve the renal blood circulation, shrink the cysts in size
gradually, and provide rich nutrients to speed up the process of kidney repair. Once the cysts are shrunk, their pressure to other tissues will be reduced, and
the underlying cause of leg pain is eliminated.
Besides, people can make some changes to develop a healthy lifestyle, which
include:
▪ Have a good control of blood pressure.
▪ Do not smoke or use tobacco.
▪ Limit how much alcohol you drink.
