Polycystic Kidneys Cures
Do you have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?
Does someone you know have the disease? If so, you will be acutely
aware of the terrible pain and suffering that those afflicted with
this life-threatening disease undergo. But is there such a thing as
polycystic kidneys cures? Unfortunately, there is currently
no cure for the disease. There are, however, measures that one can
take to help alleviate the suffering brought on by this disease
that affects over 7 million people around the world. Before we
progress to look at the treatments available to aid those
sufferers, we will first take a look at what exactly PKD is and how
people get it.
There are 3 main forms of PKD, 2 of which are genetic and the
other which can occur due to the person having long term kidney
issues, frequent dialysis or purely as a result of being old. The
most common form of PKD, which in fact affects around 90% of
people, is known as autosomal dominant PKD. So, this being a
genetic disorder, what you might ask is the reasons someone might
inherit this form of the disease. To inherit autosomal dominant PKD
requires that the abnormal gene is transferred from only 1 parent
and so people who have just 1 parent with the abnormal gene would
have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene themselves. The other,
rarer form affects children (1 in 20,000) and is called autosomal
recessive PKD. To inherit this form of the disease, the child must
receive the abnormal gene from both parents who also have the gene.
This is why this form is much rarer as it is statistically
improbable that 2 carriers will become a couple. The child will
have a 25% of inheriting the gene in this situation.
So, we know a little about the disease and we know there is
unfortunately no such thing as polycystic kidneys cures. However,
what treatments can someone have to help alleviate the symptoms?
One of the worst symptoms is the abdomen and lower back pain that
can be felt, sometimes of which can be very severe. The best advice
for this is to take over-the-counter full strength painkillers to
help moderate the pain. Another symptom is urinary tract infections
which can be stopped with the aid of antibiotics. Also, sufferers
are highly recommended to live a healthy a lifestyle as possible to
ensure blood pressure is low, as this slows the progress of the
disease and can help prolong life.
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