Daily care and the nursing points are important parts of the treatment of the
disease of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Though, they have no the function of
treating, to some extent, they can postpone the development of this disease. In
daily life, patients of this disease should pay attention to the following
points of the daily care and nursing:
First, prevent from having a cold: as for the healthy people, cold is a type
of common disease and it is easy to treat. While, for patients with Polycystic
Kidney Disease, having a cold may cause various inflammation and infections,
which will damage the kidney and renal function. Besides, many cold cure drugs
contain the renal toxins. Patients of this disease must take medicines under the
directions of the doctors.
Second, adopt reasonable diets. In daily life, patients should adopt diets
which are low-salt, low-sodium bur rich in potassium. Eat more fresh vegetables.
Besides, take diet therapy under the direction of the doctors, which is very
good for the treatment of the disease.
Third, avoid over working. Tiredness can cause the damage of the renal
function. No matter the mental work or physical work, overworking will generate
a large amount of toxins which will damage the kidney. If these toxins can’t be
eliminated in time, they will aggravate this disease.
Forth, make sure the blood pressure under control. Hypertension is one of
common symptoms and complications of this disease. On one hand, hypertension is
caused by Polycystic Kidney Disease. On the other hand, hypertension will
aggravate the damage of the kidney. So, patients should pay attention to the
blood pressure in daily life.
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