One of the most common problems associated with Polycystic Kidney Disease is
edema, which is when fluid builds up in the body and leads to swelling. This may
cause discomfort, and it can also be an early sign of PKD. Therefore, it is
important to know how it relates to the disease.
Features
Swelling occurs when the small blood vessels in the body leaking fluid, and
then the kidneys will retain water and sodium. If this happens, small blood
vessels get a message from the brain that there is excessive fluid within the
body, which leads to the blood vessels to release even more. Soon after this
cycle starts, the fluid will become trapped in the body tissue, resulting in
swelling. Patient often have edema in the ankles, hands, feet, legs, etc.
Polycystic Kidney Disease and swelling
The most common cause of swelling in the case of PKD is an impairment of
kidney function or much loss of protein in the urine.
Impairment of kidney function can be caused due to oppression on renal
tissues of gradual enlargement of renal cysts. Consequently, the Glomerular
Filtration Rate (GFR) will decline over time. However, in some cases, the
reabsorption function of renal tubule still remain normal, so water and sodium
retention occurs, thus resulting in swelling.
When the swelling is caused by protein levels in the urine, it is caused due
to damage of barrier function on glomerular basement membrane. In this case,
much protein in the blood will be spilt out, resulting in decline of blood
plasma oncotic pressure. Water will be permeated into tissues spaces, causing
swelling.
If you want to get rid of swelling, we should find a thorough treatment for
PKD. In our hospital, we apply a natural remedy to shrink the renal cysts,
prevent the reduced kidney function, and restore the damaged kidneys. If you
need any help, contact us online.
