Is Ruptured Cyst in PKD Always Associated with Infection

2015-02-15 09:34

Kidney cyst is a fluid collection in kidney which might be harmful for kidney or not. Large kidney cyst in PKD ruptures easily and we need to go doctor or hospital for examination when there is cyst rupture, so that we can take measures timely to prevent further health tissues. Well, is ruptured kidney cyst always associated with infection?

In PKD, the cysts are usually fluid-filled and they enlarge with the increase of fluid. Large kidney cysts rupture easily due to high pressure inside the cyst and they may burst due to mild knocking on kidney location. Therefore, drastic physical exercises should be avoided by PKD patients, so as to prevent rupture of kidney cyst.

Kidney cysts in PKD are fluid-filled, so when there is cyst rupture, infection like kidney infection, urinary tract infection and peritoneal infection is caused easily. Not every time of cyst rupture, we will certainly suffer from infection, but when there is infection, medical attention is needed to prevent further health tissues.

When infection is diagnosed, antibiotics will be the first lone of treatment. Many antibiotics like fluoroquinolone, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and vancomycin can be applied to help with infection. However, which drugs one can use and for how long is based on specific health condition and the bacteria find urine test. (You can describe your illness condition and leave your contact information like email address and phone number to us, we will help you analyze your illness condition and then give valuable suggestions)

All in all, cyst rupture is not always associated with infection, but as infection is easily caused by cyst rupture, we need to take some measures to reduce cysts in kidney and shrink large kidney cysts, so as to reduce the risk for infection. Many Chinese medical methods like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Mai Kang Mixture, Acupuncture, Medicated Bath and Enema can help stop PKD progression and lower incidence of infection. For these whose illness in advanced stage, Blood Pollution Therapy is available for them. If so far you have not find an effective treatment in local, treatment methods mentioned just now are recommended for you.

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