Is It Normal to Be dizzy for PKD Patients

2014-04-19 01:00

“I have PKD and have been very dizzy. I was checking to see if this was normal with this condition.” This message was sent to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. If you have the same condition, the following content may be helpful. Any other questions can also be sent to our mailbox. Honestly speaking, it is normal for PKD patients to be dizzy.

High blood pressure

High blood pressure may be a contributor to dizziness. For PKD patients, high blood pressure is a common symptom. The growing cysts oppress the blood vessels so that there is less blood supply. In order to increase blood flow, your body will increase blood pressure.

Anemia

Anemia can also cause dizzy, because there are not enough red blood cells to transport oxygen to the brain. For PKD patients, the growing cysts can damage the kidney tissues and affect kidney function. The declined kidney function can not secrete enough erythropoietin to stimulate bone marrows to produce red blood cells.

Insomnia

The accumulated wastes, restless leg syndrome, side effects of medication, and many other factors can make you fall into sleep difficult. Insomnia may give rise to dizziness as well.

Cerebral aneurysm

Cerebral aneurysm is the complication of PKD. The aneurysm will cause problems by pressing an areas in the brain. It may cause dizziness as well.

According to the different causes, the treatment may be different. If you often suffer from dizziness, you should talk with your doctor and find the causes to suit the remedy to the case. All the causes are due to the kidney cysts. Therefore, it is necessary for you to shrink the cysts and improve kidney function. China Kidney Hospital devotes itself in helping many kidney patients out of the troubles for many years. You can send your medical test report to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com, and then we can help you analyze your medical condition.

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