Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been feeling unwell lately, so I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up these past two days because I've been working less. The results said I have bilateral polycystic kidneys and polycystic kidney disease. I'm a bit confused and don't know what's going on. I'd like to ask the doctor how to treat bilateral polycystic kidneys and polycystic kidney disease?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disorder that affects both kidneys. Inside the kidneys, there are cysts of varying sizes, which can reduce kidney volume and control renal parenchyma, causing it to expand and leading to functional damage, and even resulting in chronic kidney failure. Generally, surgery is required for this condition, but surgery can also lead to complications. For polycystic kidney disease, traditional Chinese medicine and herbal treatments can also be used conservatively, which can help enlarge the reduced cysts.