Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
It is a genetic disorder that causes the growth of many fluids- filled cysts in your kidneys. Simple kidney cysts are usually non-cancerous in nature and can’t injure the functions of the host organ, but cysts formed in PKD can develop larger and change the shape of your kidneys. It can also hurt the functions of your kidneys.
This disease can also cause cysts to develop in your liver and elsewhere in your body. PKD can cause severe complications to your body, including high blood pressure and in some cases, it can lead to kidney failure. In allopathy, some of the complexities of PKD are preventable. But with the help of some lifestyle changes and PKD Treatment in Ayurveda you can eliminate the root cause of PKD naturally.
What are the causes of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?
Generally, PKD is a type of genetic disorder. In rare cases, it occurs in people who have other severe kidney problems. Apart from its genetic factors, there is no reason for having PKD cysts on your kidneys, but a normal cyst can appear on your kidneys due to many diseases.
Three types of PKD are mentioned below:
Autosomal dominant PKD – It is also called as adult PKD because the symptoms of this disease develop later in life, between the ages of 30 and 40 years. Some researches state that ADPKD accounts for 90% of PKD cases. If anyone in your family is having this disorder, then you have 50% chance of developing this condition. In rare cases, ADPKD may occur in childhood.
Autosomal recessive PKD – It is the less common type of PKD because in this type of PKD, both the parents carry the mutated gene. Individuals, who are the carriers of the ARPKD gene, won’t have any symptoms. Mainly four types of ARPKD are as follows:
• Perinatal form is present at birth.
• Neonatal form occurs within the first month of birth
• Infantile form occurs when your child is 3 to 12 months old
• Juvenile form occurs after your child is 1 year old or greater than 1
Mostly symptoms of ARPKD arise at the time of birth or in rare cases when your child goes in adolescence. From Ayurvedic treatment for PKD, you can eliminate the root cause of this disease without any side-effect on any organ of your body.
Symptoms of PKD
Individuals are living their lives unaware of the appearance of PKD cysts on their kidneys. These cysts can grow larger and can impair the functionality of your kidneys. Some of the signs of PKD may include:
• Pain in your abdomen
• Presence of blood in the urine
• More frequent urination especially during the night
• Pain in the sides and rare cases in back
• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney stones that may obstruct the urine flow
• Skin that bruises easily
• Skin color changes usually pale yellow
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Abnormalities regarding your nail
• High blood pressure
If your child has any of the above-mentioned symptoms, then it’s important to get medical attention for a child having any of the symptoms.
Ayurvedic treatment for PKD
Many experts suggest PKD as the mother of all healing due to the use of natural herbs. The whole world is accepted Ayurveda as the natural healing process. If you go to an allopathy doctor, he may suggest some dietary changes that are part of Ayurvedic treatment. Some of the healthy lifestyle changes are as follows:
• If you are obese, then try to reduce your weight that can be very useful in the treatment
• Drink plenty of water for being hydrated
• Try to reduce the intake of salt, sugar, and fat. As this can create obstacle in PKD Treatment in Ayurveda
• Regular exercise is good for your kidneys
• Avoid alcohol as much as you can. Alcohol consumption can force your kidneys to work extra for your body.
• Quit smoking, as this can also force your kidneys to perform more functions for your body.
Polycystic kidney disease Ayurvedic treatment involves the use of natural herbs like Punarnava, gokshura, and dandelion are sufficient enough to tackle any kidney disease without any side-effect on any organ of your body.
Karma Ayurveda is a kidney care hospital that is well known for its PKD Treatment in Ayurveda. If you are also suffering from any kind of kidney disease, then a single visit can improve the functioning of your kidneys naturally.
