How to Prevent the Cyst Growth in PKD

2015-03-29 01:46

PKD is a genetic kidney disease with numerous cysts on kidneys, and the cysts will get enlarged over time, which oppress surrounding kidney tissues and finally cause kidney damage. In order to make a good prognosis for PKD patients, they need to take effective treatment to prevent the cysts growth in PKD. Then how to prevent the cyst growth in PKD? In the following article, we will get further understanding.

Here are some of the suggestions for PKD patients to prevent the growth and enlargement of kidney cysts.

1. Avoid the spicy and greasy foods

The spicy and greasy foods can stimulate the enlargement of kidney cysts, so PKD patients need to avoid the spicy and greasy foods.

2. Stop drinking alcohol

PKD patients also need to stop drinking alcohol, because the alcohol, especially white wine, beer, can increase the growth of cysts.

3. Medical Treatment

- Surgery

In general, if the cyst is larger than 5 cm, it can get ruptured easily, which will cause further damage to kidneys, so patients need to take surgery to remove the fluid out from cyst and prevent cyst rupture.

- Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy

This is an external and herbal basement treatment in China, and the osmotherapy can help shrink the kidney cysts effectively. The active ingredients in Chinese medicine can help remove the fluid out into urine and shrink the kidney cysts. Besides, it can also help prevent the secretion of fluid from cyst wall, then it can help prevent the further enlargement of kidney cysts in PKD.

In addition, the osmotherapy can also help repair the damaged kidney tissues and improve kidney function. Once the cysts are controlled well and the kidney function is improved effectively, it can help make a good prognosis for patients. If you want to get more information about the treatment, you can read more in What are Functions of Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy on Kidney Cyst.

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