Many patients with PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) will have to go through a
lot of discomforts, of which the flank pain is the most characterized one.
What causes flank pain for PKD patients?
1. Most patients will be burdened with the enlargement of kidney cysts
because of the continuous enlargement of kidney cysts. In this way, the renal
capsule will be dragged because of the tensile force. So, the renal pedicle will
be stretched and the neighboring organs will also be pressed. So, flank pain
occurs.
2. The heavy cysts fluid will pull the kidneys downward, leading the flank
pain.
3. Other reasons that lead to PKD flank pain can be the infection of kidney
cysts, the bleeding of kidney cysts or kidney stone secondary to PKD flank
pain.
Then, how to eliminate the PKD flank pain?
Patients should be clear that PKD flank pain is different from other back
pains. It is mainly caused by the continuous growth of kidney cysts, which means
the way of dealing with PKD flank pain is by shrinking kidney cysts. So,
patients should find a natural and safe way to eliminate kidney cysts.
Besides, the following are the small tips to alleviate PKD flank pain.
1. Do not sit for a long duration.
2. Make sure you will have a rest if you stand up for a long time.
3. Do not take strenuous physical activities.
4. Replace your belt with gallus when your cysts are larger.
5. Never lift heavy things; and if they are not that heavy, try to find a
appropriate lifting methods.
