Is Drinking Water Beneficial for PKD Patients

2014-03-31 08:06

It is widely acknowledged that drinking plenty of water has many health benefits. Recently, some researches show that drinking water can slow down the progression of PKD. Is drinking water really beneficial for PKD patients? In the following, you may find the answer.

Health benefits of drinking water

-Urinary tract infection and kidney stone are common complications of PKD. Increased water intake can increase the urine output so that bacterial and virus can not multiply and stone are difficult to form, reducing the risk of urinary tract infection and kidney stone.

-Wastes in the blood can also be passed out of the body in the urine.

-Blood in urine is one of the symptoms of PKD. Drinking lots of water helps deter clots from forming in the urinary tract.

-Because of these kidney cysts, your kidneys lose the ability to concentrate their urine, resulting in frequent urination. If you do not have access to liquids, you may suffer from dehydration.

-The most important is that adequate daily fluid intake can inhibit the enlargement of cysts so as to slow down the progression of PKD.

How much water can you drink?

Now no one can give an accurate answer as to how much water should you drink, but common sense says adequate water intake would be to keep plasma vasopressin levels near a point that renders urine osmolality equal to or modestly lower than that of plasma. When you drink water, high-quality or bottled water may be preferable, because drinking tap water has been associated with a slightly increased risk for bladder cancer in men.

Increased fluid intake may be beneficial to some patients with PKD, at least in early stages of the disease. In the end stage of PKD, your kidneys can not filter the excess fluid from the body, which may result in severe edema and worsen your high blood pressure, so if you would like to choose water as a treatment for PKD, please consult your doctor. For more information, you can also leave us a message or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com.

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