What Causes Polycystic Kidney Disease

Factors That Can Promote the Formation of the Cysts:

Though we don't know the exact cause of these cysts, we know that the formation of the cysts are related to the endothelial cells of the kidneys. It is the fluid excreted by the endothelial cells that forms the cysts.

Besides, we know the disease is hereditary. However, we don't know it is which gene that causes the disease.

Factors That Will Stimulate the Growth of the Cysts:

Spicy food, such as hot pepper, mustard and garlic will stimulate the growth of the cysts in the kidneys.

Liquor, especially white spirit will promote the the rapid growth of the cysts.

What Should Patients with PKD Do?

Patients with PKD should control the growth of the cysts by inactivating the endothelial cells. If the endothelial cells are inactivated, the fluid will not be excreted. And then the cysts will not grow, which will not damage the kidneys. If so, patients will live a comfortable life. Externally used herbal medicine treatment (Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy) can help patients inactivate the endothelial cells.

To control the growth of the cysts, patients should get rid of drinking or eating irritant food.

Apart from medical treatment and healthy diet, patients should get rid of strenuous exercise in case of the rupture of the cysts.

If patients can do these things well, they are more likely to keep away from kidney impairment caused by the cyst enlargement. Though there is no specific for patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, patients can live a normal life like average people.