How Can Polycystic Kidneys And High BP Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 5 Apr 2018

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Question : I have prilateral polycystic kidneys and high BP

Answered by Dr. Ravi Bansal (46 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Control BP

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease and it presents with high bp and protein in urine.

You should-

contact your doctor and control BP to <130/90
decrease salt in your diet
get a Kidney Function blood test and a urine routine report.

you should be in regular checkup with your doctor monthly

The polycystic disease may have heart and brain involvement so let the treating doctor decide regarding further testing

If you have any of these reports please share

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ravi Bansal, Nephrologist

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