Patient's question:
I only found out I was pregnant because my period didn't come, but when I went to the hospital for a check-up, I discovered I had polycystic kidney disease. It's really frustrating. I want to know what precautions to take when pregnant with polycystic kidney disease?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary condition. Even if the baby is born successfully, they may pass away very quickly, so this early pregnancy must be terminated. Rest well, avoid smoking, and refrain from drinking tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Also, avoid chocolate. If you have high blood pressure, follow a low-sodium diet. In the later stages of the disease, a low-protein diet is recommended. As long as the kidney cysts are not severe, pregnancy will not affect them. Regularly monitor kidney function and perform ultrasound examinations to check for any changes in the kidney cysts. If everything is normal, you can confidently carry the baby to term.