I Have PKD Now What

2015-10-03 02:06

If you are diagnosed with PKD unfortunately in recent days, here we will introduce some suggestions and advice to help you live a normal and happy life. Please see the below in detail:

1. PKD basics

At first, you need to have a general knowledge of PKD: what is PKD, how kidney works, PKD symptoms and complications.

2. good hospital and doctor

It is very important for you to find a hospital which is specialized in treating PKD with professional and experienced nephrologist.

3. protect kidney

you should have a kidney—friendly diet: low protein, low phosphorus, low potassium, low salt. In addition, bad habits like smoking and drinking should be abandoned, because it can cause high blood pressure, heart disease and cardiovascular problems.

4. talk with family

Do not fight PKD on your own. You should talk with your family and let them know it. And PKD is a genetic disorder. Your family will understand and be clear about it.

5. shrink kidney cyst

Cysts can grow and enlarge gradually by the time, and kidney can be impaired in this way. Thus, it is also very important to shrink kidney cysts.

Chinese medicine is a good choice to treat PKD by inhibiting inner cells from secreting cyst fluids and increasing permeability of cyst walls to let cyst fluids flow out more easily.

Kidney failure may appear on patients with PKD in the end, and the chance is 50% in general. Managing kidney cysts is the best way to prevent kidney failure in PKD. Chinese medicine and good lifestyle is the best treatment to help PKD patients live a normal and happy life. If you have any question or need more information about PKD or Chinese medicine, welcome to leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very soon for you.

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