Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed some swelling in my body. I feel completely exhausted. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please explain what polycystic kidney cysts are?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disease that may lead to uremia. Polycystic kidney refers to the growth of cysts of various sizes on the entire kidney. The cysts contain yellow liquid. It often appears on both sides of the kidneys. When enlarged, it is likely to compress the kidneys, which may cause back pain and other symptoms. It is recommended to actively treat the disease and complications such as hypertension upon detection, comprehensively prevent and control infections, and stabilize kidney function.