Polycystic Kidney Disease in Children

2015-10-12 07:59

PKD is a disease which can be inherited by children, and those numerous cysts can enlarge and grow, filled with cyst fluids. For ADPKD, children have 50% chance of developing PKD, if they get PKD gene, when they grow up, symptoms of PKD will occur.

PKD is very likely to result in kidney failure. In addition, liver cysts can also be caused in PKD. According to research, it shows that PKD is regarded to be the fourth major cause of kidney failure. Children with PKD should begin to protect kidney condition to prevent kidney failure occurring in future.

Shrinking kidney cysts is very necessary and cysts should be prevented from enlargement and growth. And good diet is also needed for PKD patients. Low salt should be followed for patients, because much salt can increase blood pressure, causing damage to kidney finally. Low fat and cholesterol are necessary, too. In this way, risk of high blood pressure can be lowered well, and body weight can be kept well to avoid overweight and obesity.

Chinese medicine is a good option to treat kidney failure and PKD by shrinking cysts and improving kidney condition. The whole body system can also get improved well with Chinese medicine, making symptoms and complications of PKD get treated effectively.

Healthy lifestyle is important for children with PKD, thus they should avoid bad habits, and following doctor’s advice. Any question or more information, please leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very soon for you.

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