In this early stage, PKD patients do not have any discomforts. However, as
the growth of kidney cysts, a lot of symptoms can be triggered. Hematuria, high
blood pressure and backache are the common ones.
Hematuria
Hematuria (blood in urine) can be presented as gross hematuria and
microscopic hematuria. It can be caused by the following reasons.
The cysts bleeding. When the cysts are large enough, they can not bear the
pressure from the next organs any longer. It is very easy for them to burst. At
this time, patients will present hematuria.
The damage of glomeruli. The cysts will cause too much pressure of the kidney
tissues, which will damage the kidney unites. If the filtration membrane of
glomeruli is damaged, the red blood cells can leak out of the filtration
membrane and go out of the body with urine.
High blood pressure
Usually, high blood pressure can be the first symptom of PKD (Polycystic
Kidney Disease). Patients can present high blood pressure when they are 20-30
years old. The reason why high blood pressure occurs can be:
The cysts give pressure to the kidney units and renal ischemia will be
triggered. At this time, kidneys will secrete too much renin, which will shrink
the blood vessels thereby. High blood pressure occurs in this way.
High blood pressure can aggravate PKD to a large extent. The kidney function
can be damaged further by high blood pressure. To bring down the blood pressure
is necessary for PKD patients.
Back pain
Some people might have severe back pain, while some patients might not. The
pain can be dull pain or flank pain. It is mainly caused by the enlargement of
cysts. When the cysts grow bigger, the size of the kidney increases, and the
tensile force in the renal capsule will rise. When the renal pedicle is
stretched much, the neighboring organs will be pressed. As a result, the pain
will occur.
Besides the following symptoms, urinary tract infections and cysts in other
organs are also the common symptoms of PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). Hope
patients can find a natural way to control these symptoms. Anything you want to
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