{"product_id":"2940046591651","title":"Polycystic Kidneys, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolycystic kidney disease is a progressive genetic condition\u003cbr\u003ePolycystic kidney can lead to kidney dysfunction\u003cbr\u003eIt is usually autosomal dominant with large cysts development\u003cbr\u003eThese large cysts may require some form of treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kidneys are bilaterally enlarged and have multiple cysts\u003cbr\u003ePolycystic kidneys are associated with cysts in the liver and testes\u003cbr\u003eAortic and brain aneurysms are also present in this disease\u003cbr\u003ePain in the abdomen, flank or back is due to the kidney cysts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the most frequent genetic cause of renal failure\u003cbr\u003eThe kidney cysts are always associated with high blood pressure\u003cbr\u003eUrinary infection can spread from the urinary tract to the kidney\u003cbr\u003eUrinary tract infections must be treated with antibiotics early\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamage to the kidney will end in loss of kidney function\u003cbr\u003eThere will be associated liver failure and hypertension\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by control of salt, blood pressure and dialysis\u003cbr\u003eTo remove waste products of metabolism and electrolysis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Polycystic Kidneys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Genetic counseling may help families at risk for polycystic kidney disease.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough a cure for Polycystic kidney disease is not possible, treatment can ease the symptoms and prolong life.\u003cbr\u003ea. Back Pain: Mild pain killers such as paracetamol can relieve pain.\u003cbr\u003eb. Urinary tract infections: Urinary tract infections can be treated with antibiotics.\u003cbr\u003ec. Once the infection enter the cyst, treatment is difficult because many antibiotics cannot enter the walls of the cysts.\u003cbr\u003ed. High blood pressure:\u003cbr\u003eAll hypertensions due to polycystic kidney disease can be controlled with:\u003cbr\u003ei. Anti hypertensive medications and\u003cbr\u003eii. Lifestyle changes such as\u003cbr\u003eExercise,\u003cbr\u003eDe-stressing,\u003cbr\u003eLow salt and fats\u003cbr\u003ee. Renal disease:\u003cbr\u003eEventually in all cases the kidney function will fail and chronic real failure will develop.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment will then be by dialysis or kidney transplant.\u003cbr\u003ef. Surgery:\u003cbr\u003eSurgery is rarely needed except to remove large cysts. Even then the kidney disease is progressive and will still end in chronic renal failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolycystic Kidneys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolycystic kidneys are rare.\u003cbr\u003eI have only come across 2 cases of polycystic kidneys in my clinic.\u003cbr\u003eBoth of them were found through X-rays of the abdominal for other conditions such as suspected gallstones or kidney stones.\u003cbr\u003eThe X-rays usually showed small cysts in the kidneys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Polycystic Kidney?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolycystic kidney disease is a progressive genetic condition of the kidneys in which multiple cysts (polycystic) are present in both kidneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe disease can produce cysts in the liver, pancreas, and rarely, the heart and brain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47067744895216,"sku":"2940046591651","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046591651_p0.jpg?v=1763702883","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046591651","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}