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Sunday, December 28, 2008

What can I do if I have Polycystic Kidney Disease PKD?

Unfortunately, there is no cure for PKD yet. Keeping your blood pressure in check, eating a low-sodium (low-salt) diet and preventing (or controlling) diabetes will help to prevent any more damage to the kidneys. This will help to lower the risk of kidney failure.

If cysts cause pain, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers or suggest surgery to reduce the size of the cysts. Surgery may also be an option if bleeding is a problem.

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