Polycystic kidney disease is a kidney disorder passed down through families
in which many cysts form in the kidneys.The most common type is an inherited
condition called autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD),Autosomal
Recessive PKD (ARPKD),Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD).
Pain— in the abdomen, flank, or back— is the most common initial complaint,
and it is almost universally present in patients with autosomal dominant
polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).These symptoms may alert a doctor to
investigate further and ADPKD may then be diagnosed.
The goal of PKD treatment is to manage symptoms.ADPKD affects about 1 in 800
people in the UK.How does autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
progress.Controlling high blood pressure is the most important part of
treatment.Treatment may include:
pain medication
Diuretics
antibiotics (to treat UTI)
Low-salt diet
surgery (to drain cysts and help relieve discomfort)
Any urinary tract infection should be treated quickly with antibiotics.
Where relevant, to tackle lifestyle risk factors.This means to:Patients
should avoid contact sports in which direct trauma to the back or abdomen is
likely;Stop smoking if you smoke;Take regular physical activity;Cut back if you
drink a lot of alcohol.Keep your weight and waist in check.
http://www.pkdclinic.org/pkd-treatment/
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