How to Slow the Progression of ADPKD

In the progression of ADPKD, the cysts keep growing, which can impair the kidney tissues around leading to kidney failure eventually. Therefore, to know the answer to how to slow the progression of ADPKD is very important. Now let’s have a look.

-Periodical inspection

ADPKD is an inherited kidney disease. If your family members have ADPKD, it is likely for you to have ADPKD as well. Because symptoms associated with ADPKD usually does not appear until you are 25-35 years old, it is difficult to judge whether you have ADPKD or not. Periodical inspection can help you have a general knowledge of your physical condition and take treatment as early as possible.

-Prevent and treat symptoms and complications as early as possible

High blood pressure, Urinary Tract Infections and cyst rupture are the common complications of PKD. And they are also the main factors that trigger and worsen kidney function. Therefore, if you have those complications, you should receive treatment as early as possible.

-Follow a healthy lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle also plays an important role in protecting your kidney function. In diet, we recommend you to follow a renal friendly diet, such as low protein, low salt, high vitamin diet. In exercise, you can do some mild exercise, such as walking. Avoid waist twist in case that the cysts rupture. Besides, you had better give up smoking and alcohol.

-Stop the growth of cysts

The growth of cysts are the root cause of kidney failure. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can inhibit the abnormal proliferation of renal tubule epithelial cells and the secretion of cyst fluid so as to stop the growth of cysts. It can also speed up blood circulation and increase the permeability of capillaries so that cyst fluid can be reabsorbed and removed out. And then cysts become small.

How to slow the progression of ADPKD? If you can combine the above aspects in the early stage of ADPKD, you can slow its progression and lead a normal life without worrying about kidney failure. For more information, please leave a message below or send emails to kidneycares@hotmail.com.