How to Slow Down the Growth of Cysts on the Kidney for PKD Patients

The most feature of the PKD is the cysts which are covering on the kidney. And it is a key for the PKD patients to slow down the growth of cysts.
What is polycystic kidney disease?

Polycystic kidney disease (also called PKD) causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys can become damaged. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.

How is PKD treated?

At present, there is no cure for PKD. However, a lot of research is being done. Recent studies suggest that drinking plain water throughout the day and avoiding caffeine in beverages can slow the growth of cysts. Research is also helping us understand the genetic basis of PKD.

Studies also suggest that some treatments may slow the rate of kidney disease in PKD, but further research is needed before these treatments can be used in patients. In the meantime, many supportive treatments can be done to control symptoms, help slow the growth of cysts, and help prevent or slow down the loss of kidney function in people with PKD. These include:
· careful control of blood pressure
· prompt treatment with antibiotics of a bladder or kidney infection
· lots of fluid when blood in the urine is first noted
· medication to control pain (talk to your doctor about which over-the-counter medicines are safe to take if you have kidney disease)
· a healthy lifestyle with regard to smoking cessation, exercise, weight control and reduced salt intake
· drinking lots of plain water throughout the day
· avoiding caffeine in all beverages


There are so many Chinese medical therapies which can replace the dialysis, such as the micro-chinese medicine osmotehrapy. You can send emails to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com, and you also can send your telephone number to our email box, then we can call you timely.