Ways to Slow Down the Kidney Function Reduction for PKD Patients

2014-04-18 01:03

Though you are taking various measures to control the symptoms caused by PKD, you can not stop your kidneys from going to failure, because kidney cysts keep growing and they will damage your kidneys over time. In the following lists ways to slow down the kidney function reduction for PKD patients. Hope it can help you. If you have any questions when you read this article, please consult online doctor. Our online service is free.

First, shrink kidney cysts

All in all, kidney function reduction is caused by the growing kidney cysts, so the first thing you should do is to shrink cysts. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can restrain lining cells from secreting fluid and increase pressure difference inside and outside cyst wall and its permeability to remove fluid from the sacs.

Second, repair the damaged kidneys

Though the kidney cysts have damaged kidneys, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can dilate blood vessels to reduce blood pressure and improve ischemia and anoxia in the kidneys. It can also alleviate kidney inflammation, block blood clotting, degrade extracellular matrix and provide essential substances for kidney repair. Sometimes stem cell therapy is used to reconstructure your kidneys.

Third, pay attention to your lifestyle to protect your kidney function

You should also pay attention to your diet in the daily to follow a low protein diet and low sodium diet. Moderate intake of fresh vegetables and fruits are good for your health, especially these with high content of vitamins such as cranberries, peppers and guava. Besides diet, doing gentle exercise is also good for your health, but avoid strenuous activity in case the cysts rupture. What is more, you should keep away from smoking and drinking alcohol.

Though living with PKD, you can still live like a normal person if you can do the above things. God bless you!

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