Is it possible for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients to live? Honestly speaking, this disorder does not threaten your life, but it can lower your living quality. Go on reading to learn detailed information.

Usually this disease attacks people after 30’s in their life.

The growth of cysts is very slow in early stage, while the small cysts do not cause severe impairment to kidneys, thereby PKD patients hardly feel discomforts. However, with the enlargement of cysts, kidneys can be oppressed and fail to work gradually. In that case, you may feel back pain, stiffness, fatigue, blood urine, high blood pressure, or even nausea and vomiting. Without proper treatment, you have to face dialysis and kidney transplant at last.

Early treatment is needed to live a high quality life.

In western medicine, surgery is often done to draw cyst fluid out, by which big cysts can be removed quickly. But this treatment can not remove small ones. The can grow up again without the pressure from the big ones. Moreover, this treatment is invasive. If the operator is not very skilled, the normal renal tissues may be impaired.

In Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine therapy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can be used. It is an external application of herbs rather than oral medicine. Patients can take this treatment just by lying on back. It can dilate blood vessels, restrain the hyperplasia of endothelial cells and the secretion of cystic liquid as well as increase the permeability of the cystic wall. After a period of treatment, cysts can be halted from further enlargement and even shrink gradually. As a result, those cysts won’t oppress kidneys any more so that your renal function can be protected and you can lead a normal life. Compared with other treatment, it is more safe and convenient and wont cause any side effects and complications.

Is it possible for PKD patients to live? Of course, it is. The earlier you start treatment, the more renal function you can regain, and then the better your living quality. Now you can leave a message below or send emails to renal-disease@hotmail.com to get in touch with our renal experts. They can give you personalized guidance on PKD treatment.