Patient's question:
The doctor's child is 9 years old this year and is the hope of the whole family. Unfortunately, he suffers from polycystic kidney disease, and he has had recurring hematuria. He has been undergoing dialysis for 2 years now. Can the kidney be removed? What will happen if the kidney is removed due to polycystic kidney disease? The whole family is very worried and looks forward to the doctor's reply.Doctor's answer:
Regarding the question of what happens after the removal of a kidney in polycystic kidney disease, there are currently no very effective treatment methods for polycystic kidney disease. Many cases are related to hereditary transmission, and hereditary polycystic kidney disease is often accompanied by polycystic liver disease. It is important to pay attention to regular check-ups for children. The treatment of polycystic kidney disease mainly involves preventive measures, infection control, and cyst aspiration to reduce the size of cysts, which helps control the condition. However, this control can lead to damage to kidney function and result in recurrent kidney insufficiency. · The treatment method you mentioned is only for symptomatic relief.