Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is featured with numerous cysts on kidneys.As the cysts enlarge,they will become prone to rupturing.Will PKD cyst of 8 cm rupture?
How does PKD cyst enlarge?
PKD is a genetic kidney disorder.Due to gene abnormality,the epithelial cells on renal tubule transform into the lining cells of the cyst wall.The lining cells have secretory capacity and will produce cystic fluid ceaselessly.Hence,the PKD cyst will enlarge. When the cysts are small,the patients often experience no symptoms and discomforts.However,enlarged cysts may rupture, resulting in a myriad of symptoms.
Will my PKD cyst of 8 CM rupture?
Whether the PKD cyst of 8 CM will rupture varies from individual to individual because it is affected by variables.In some cases,even if the size of cyst increases even bigger than 10 CM,it will still not rupture.
There are some risk factors which can accelerate the rupturing of kidney cyst.Strenuous exercise,squeezing the cyst,and trauma to kidney area etc should be avoided for PKD patients. How to prevent rupturing of PKD cyst is the major concern for the patients.
How to prevent rupturing of PKD cyst?
The large PKD cyst will become prone to rupturing.Therefore,to prevent rupturing of PKD cyst,a treatment should be applied to shrink the large cyst and stop the small ones from enlarging.
The conservative surgery only can remove the large cyst. However,there are numerous cysts still left on kidneys. Micro-Chinese Medicines Osmotherapy is an effective treatment for PKD.It is a plant-based therapy in which a number of herbs will be applied in the therapy based on a patient’s specific illness condition.The effective medicines can prevent the cyst enlargement by stopping production of cystic fluid and shrink the large ones by increasing the removal of cyst from the cysts. If so, the cysts will be prevented from rupturing completely.