As we all know, Polycystic Kidney Disease is a kind of genetic disease and
most of Polycystic Kidney Disease patients have family history of this disease,
so they will have regular tests on their kidneys in order to find this disease
as early as possible. For this reason, which kind of tests may be needed for
Polycystic Kidney Disease patients?
Routine Blood test: the value of creatinine level is sensitive for us to have
a general idea about present kidney condition. If there is a decline of kidney
function, creatinine will increase with this.
Routine Urine Test: microscopic Haematuria can be found in middle or late
stage. Some patients may have proteinuria due to the cystic pressure on
glomerulus which may cause damage to filtrating function of kidney. If this
disease is complicated with Stones or infections, White Blood Cells and pyocyte
can be found in urine.
Through Type-B Ultrasonic examination, a large number of shadows can be found
in bilateral kidney region.
CT examination shows bilateral kidney enlargement in lobulated shape, and
many cysts with thin cyst wall and fluid inside can be found.
Because there is nearly no symptoms in the early stage of this disease, what
we can do is to have related testes regularly so that we can find it and accept
treatment as early as possible. As a result, further damage can be prevented
effectively if cysts can be controlled in the early stage, which is very
important for Polycystic Kidney Disease patients. If you need more information
about this, you can email to kidney-treatment@hotmail.com or consult us online.
