What are the Symptoms of End Stage Kidney Cysts

Many end-stage kidney cyst patients think there is no hope for recovery and they just give up seeking for treatments. Actually there are a lot that can be done so long as we know the symptoms of end stage kidney cysts.

1. Hematuria (blood in urine). Continuous enlargement of the cysts will cause cyst rupture and hematuria. In the end stage of kidney cysts, patients should be very careful in daily life---use suspender to replace belts, avoid abdominal traumas, strenuous activities or over-tiredness. In case of ruptured cyst, timely and proper treatments should be received to prevent and control infections and other symptoms so as to prevent further deterioration of kidney functions.

2. Kidney enlargement. Enlarged cysts will occupy space in the kidneys and cause enlargement of the affected kidney. The enlarged kidney can be 10 times larger than the normal kidney size. The renal structures will be altered. Renal pelvis and calyces are atrophic and narrowed due to the expansion of renal parenchyma and the complete structure of renal papilla and renal pyramid will be damaged.

3. The appearance of some complications such as fundus lesions. End stage renal cyst patients usually have high blood pressure which will cause inadequate blood supply to the retina and eyeground arteriosclerosis. Large amount of blood loss in urine will worsen optic neuropathy and lead to secondary optic atrophy.

Though kidney cyst is a relatively benign and chronically progressive disease, it will in the end damage all the renal functional unites and slowly develop into renal insufficiency and renal failure, therefore once these end-stage kidney cyst symptoms appear, effective treatments should be received as soon as possible.

For end stage renal cysts, the combination of surgery and Chinese medicines is a good choice. Surgery has good effects in short time and Chinese medicines are for the long run. Surgery can remove the large cyst and relieve symptoms, but it can not solve the root problem. The combination of Chinese medicines can make up the drawbacks of surgery. Herbal medicines can regulate renal disorders and repair damaged renal tissues. It can inactivate the epithelial cells so as to inhibit continuous secretion of more cystic fluid and much lower the recurrent rate.