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Conservative Remedy for PKD---Herbal Medicines

2013-01-04 03:37

dandelionPKD is characterized by multiple cysts in the renal parenchyma. The sizes of these cysts vary from a few millimeters to more than 10cm. The cysts will continue to grow and cause enlargement and irregular shape of the kidneys. The cystic fluid is usually yellow and in some cases it can be brown or reddish brown due to cystic bleeding.

PKD is a hereditary kidney disease and it is related to gene mutation and at present there is no cure for it and the current treatments aim at controlling symptoms and complications and slowing its illness progression. The treatment principle for ADPKD is to reduce the birth rate of diseased children, have early detection and regular checks, have positive and effective prevention and treatments of complications and in the end stage adopt renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplant).

Though PKD is incurable, patients should not just wait passively for kidney transplant. What is more, not every patient can afford or have the chance to receive a matching kidney.

Recent clinical practices have proved that some herbal medicines are very effective on alleviating symptoms and preserving kidney functions. What is more important, it is conservative and safe and cause far fewer side effects and injuries to the body if taken for long time compared with western medicines and surgeries.

I will list several herbs that can benefit PKD patients:

1. Garlic. It is also a very important spice in many dishes. It has the properties of antioxidants and antibacterial so that it can help protect the remaining renal intrinsic cells from further damages and lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for PKD and controlling blood pressure can help slow down the illness progression. But the amount should not be too much each day.

2. Dandelion. It has the function of diuresis and it can help improve the filtering ability of the kidneys so as to discharge more metabolic wastes and toxins out of the blood.

3. Buchu and barberry. They can help improve the immunity and prevent inflammations and infections in the kidneys.

4. Celery and parsley. They function as diuresis and decrease uric acid level.

At last one thing needs to be noted that herbal remedy should not be the only choice and patients must have regular visits of the doctors and have prescribed medicines and treatments. And consult your doctor before you have any herbal medicines so as to make sure these herbs have no adverse reactions with other medicines and treatments.


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