Hematuria is usually the first sign for many PKD patients because if it is
gross hematuria, many patients can notice that. Then, they go to have a check
and be identified with PKD. There are mainly two types of hematuria: gross
hematuria (can be seen by naked eyes) and microscopic hematuria( can not be seen
by eyes but can be found under microscope). Then, why patients suffer from
hematuria and how do red blood cells get into patients' urine?
1. Fracture of blood vessels
For Polycystic Kidney Disease patients, hematuria can be caused by fracture
of blood vessels. The continuous enlargement of the cysts will press the kidney
tissues and blood vessels around the cysts greatly, leading to the damage of
endothelial cells in renal blood capillary. As a result, hematuria will present
with more and more blood capillaries are damaged.
2. Poor blood circulation in kidneys
For patients with PKD, the pressure caused by the cysts will lead to the poor
blood circulation in kidneys, leading to the renal ischemia. And kidney ischemia
will lead to the damage of kidney cells, which include glomerular membrane. The
broken glomerular membrane can not prevent red blood cells from leaking out with
urine.
Treatment principles of hematuria for PKD patients
1. Shrink the cysts
As for shrink the cysts for PKD, many patients will choose surgeries to pump
the cysts or remove the cysts, which can indeed alleviate the hematuria to some
extent. However, the trauma caused by recurrent surgeries can not be neglected
either.
2. Repair the damaged kidney units
Traditional Chinese Medicine has the effective efficacy to repair the damaged
kidney units by dilating the blood vessels and providing enough nutrition.
Conclusion
Hematuria is a common complication that PKD patients can not neglect. If not,
the illness condition can be aggravated. Sincerely hope patients receive proper
treatment promptly to bring it under control.
