What Factors Can Trigger PKD

2015-01-20 17:12

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is one type of kidney disease and it belongs to genetic disease. Therefore, as for this disease, people should learn the cause of PKD. Only in this way can we make good prevention so as to reduce the high risk for diseases. Now we will let you know the risk factors for PKD.

What factors can make you suffer from PKD?

1. genetic factors

Renal cystic disease is the result of internal and external interaction. As for adult PKD, the internal factor is congenital inheritance and the external factor is various factors such as infection, renal toxic substances, mood, tiredness and diet, etc.

2. toxins

Toxins in the body can cause harm to body cells and tissues so as to result in diseases and threaten your life. Besides, toxin is also important factor of gene mutation and congenital aplasia. The most common toxins include pesticide, chemical agent, radioactive rays and pollution. Some medications also have renal toxicity, so if you use them improperly, it can cause damages on kidneys.

3. infections

Infection can make inner environment become abnormal changes. In this condition, it will provide environment for the changes of cystic gene. Inner activity of kidney cysts is increased. This promotes the growth and enlargement of kidney cysts. What’s more, infections in any body part can come into kidneys through blood flow. If cysts get infected, it will promote further growth of kidney cysts and worsen kidney function. The most common infections include upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, skin infection, gastrointestinal tract infection and traumatic infection can all trigger kidney cysts.

There are any other factors that can also result in PKD. When you feel discomforts on your body, you had better go to a normal hospital to know the status of your health.

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