Polycystic kidney disease treatment

Polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease causes many cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to develop in the kidneys. The most common type is an inherited condition called autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). With ADPKD, problems commonly do not develop until the age of 30-50, with some people never developing any problems. The two common problems that develop are high blood pressure and kidney failure. About half of people with ADPKD develop kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant by the age of 60.
It is very normal to find cysts on kidneys since they are benign lesions. Cysts on kidneys are characterized by fluid filled sacs. Treatment is not required if the cysts are small can cause no symptoms. However, when they enlarge, some symptoms will occur. At this time, proper treatment is needed immediately.

In fact, with ADPKD, two faulty genes have been identified that can cause the condition. Therefore, ADPKD is divided into two subtypes - ADPKD I (about 17 in 20 cases), ADPKD 2 (about 3 in 20 cases). These are two distinct genetic disorders, but result in the same problem of causing polycystic kidneys. However, as a general rule, the severity of the condition tends to be worse with ADPKD I compared with ADPKD 2. There is possibly a third faulty gene that accounts for a small number of cases - but this is uncertain.

Most people with mild-to-moderate CKD (stage 1 to 3) do not have any kidney failure symptoms. Symptoms tend to develop when CKD becomes severe (stage 4) or worse. The symptoms can include: feeling tired; a poor appetite; weight loss; itchy skin; muscle cramps; swollen feet; puffiness around the eyes; being pale due to anaemia; feeling sick. As the kidney function declines from stage 4 to 5, you are likely to feel more unwell. End-stage renal failure (stage 5) is eventually fatal unless treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant.


How to treat kidney cysts?
1. Asymptomatic cases may benefit from modest dietary changes as well as prescription medications, in particular ACEIs (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors) or ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers).
2. Antibiotics may be prescribed to treat associated urinary tract infections.
3. Antihypertensive drugs are prescribed to treat associated high blood pressure.
4. Rarely, needle aspiration, in which the doctor inserts a needle into the kidney to drain an enlarged or painful cyst, may be done.
5. Dialysis is necessary if kidney failure occur. This procedure filters the blood artificially, removing waste products and excess fluid when the kidney can no longer perform these functions.
6. A kidney transplant is an alternative to dialysis in cases of kidney failure.
When to see a doctor?
1. If you have symptoms such as back pain, flank pain, abdominal pain, proteinuria, hematuria, painful urination, urgent and frequent urine, etc, call you doctor immediately.
2. Make an appointment with a doctor if you have a family history of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Genetic counseling may be advised for those considering having children.
Can you treat kidney cysts by a natural way?
Yes, certainly. We can help you to treat kidney cysts with natural ways. Based on your own condition, you can try Hot Compress Therapy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, and Blood Pollution Therapy. All these therapies are based on Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM), which work by expanding blood vessels, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, and degrading. By those ways, it can not only shrink the cyst but also can improve the kidney function. As long as your kidney function is normal, renal cysts will be eliminated without relapse.
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