Can PKD Cause Leg Pain

2014-04-06 03:03

With the enlargement of kidney cysts and the decline of kidney function, you will have many uncomfortable feelings. Can PKD cause leg pain? The answer is certain. Leg pain caused by PKD is often associated with leg cramp.

What causes leg pain?

There are several causes for leg pain

The growing kidney cysts can damaged the kidney tissues and affect kidney function. When the kidney can not balance electrolytes in the body. It is likely for you to suffer from leg cramp and leg pain. Low calcium, high phosphorus and vitamin D deficiency are all the possible factors.

Besides, acidosis, side effects of medicine and dialysis may also cause leg pain.

Treatment for leg pain

If you often have leg pain, you should talk with your doctor to find the underlying causes and then take corresponding measures. If it is caused by electrolyte imbalance, you should supplement calcium and vitamin D or take phosphorus binders to lower phosphorus level.

There are also some tips that can help you alleviate leg pain.

-Sit with your cramped leg crossed over your other thigh and massage the muscle gently.

-Apply a warm towel to the area.

-Do gentle stretching exercise targeted at the muscle which is easily to cramp.

How to treat PKD

All in all, leg pain is caused by kidney function decline. If you would like to get rid of leg pain, you had better improve kidney function. For PKD patients, they should stop the growing of kidney cysts. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a good choice. It does not only inhibit the secretion of cyst fluid, but also removes fluid from sacs. As a result, your cysts shrink. This therapy is also helpful for repairing the damaged kidneys. And then your kidneys can work properly to regulate electrolytes and acid base.

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