Are There Herbs for Polycystic Kidney Disease

2015-11-03 08:27

Are there herbs for polycystic kidney disease? PKD is a genetic disorder and can not be cured yet. But slowing down progression is necessary to treat PKD and prolong life expectancy. Kidney failure can happen for patients with PKD, and the chance can be about 50%. This time we mostly introduce herbs for PKD.

1.Uva Ursi

It is also called bearberry or rockberry, which is for treating urinary tract infection. In addition, it can be used as diuretic. For patients with PKD, urinary tract infection can be very common to happen, uva ursi can be good for patients with PKD to prevent urinary tract infection.

2. Garlic

Lots of antioxidants are in garlic, and can help prevent body damage from free radicals. In addition, high blood pressure can be lowered well with garlic. High blood pressure can appear on patients with PKD. Thus, eating some garlic is good for patients with PKD.

3.Dandelion

There are lots of nutrients in dandelion with many good effects. What is more, it is used to treat kidney disease for a long time in history. And it can be as diuretics which can promote secretion of wastes and toxins from body by kidney function. Hence, PKD patients are suggested to have some dandelion in daily life.

With the above, symptoms and progression can be alleviated for patients with PKD. But what should be remembered: you must consult your doctors before you take any herbs, this is in case some herbs may have bad effects with your treatment accepted in hospital. If you need more information or have any question, welcome to leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very soon.

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