Uncontrolled PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is the leading cause of kidney
failure, responsible for most patients with PKD. Read on to know more about
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure and their relationship.
What is PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)?
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) belongs to hereditary kidney disease where a
lot of fluid-filled cysts are formed in both of the kidneys. If not controlled,
the cysts will grow as time goes by, which will surely enlarge the kidneys and
reduce the kidney functions. Thus, leading to a lot of symptoms like hematuria,
high blood pressure, flank pain, backache, urinary tract infection and so on.
Problems often do not develop until the age of 30-50. While, some people also
never developing any problems.
What is Kidney Failure?
Kidney failure, also called renal failure, is the condition that the kidneys
stop working and the waste products can not be filtered from the bloodstream to
urine. The common symptoms of kidney failure can be swelling, electrolyte
imbalances, lethargy, weakness, shortness of breath and so on. When kidney
failure occurs, most patients will have to undergo dialysis to help filter out
the wastes. Although it is time-consuming and expensive, it does not repair
kidneys functions.
How is Polycystic Kidney Disease related with Kidney Failure?
As for PKD patients, the cysts in their kidneys will grow continuously. If
their growth can not be well controlled, the cysts can slowly replace much of
the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure. PKD has
caused about 5% of all kidney failure in the United States.
Then, how to stop Polycystic Kidney Disease from developing into Kidney
Failure?
A lot of research has been done, showing that if the cysts can be controlled.
Many patients can be escaped from Kidney Failure. Many studies suggest that
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy and Immunotherapy may slow the rate of
Polycystic Kidney Disease. However, other supportive treatments such as the
control of blood pressure, prompt treatment of kidney infections with
antibiotics and medication to control the pain, can be done to help or slow down
the loss of kidney function in PKD patients.
