Rehabilitation Nursing of Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients

For polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients, a good rehabilitation nursing plays an important role in slowing down the growth and enlargement of the cysts, remitting some symptoms and so on. So patients should form a healthy lifestyle. Here, we will give you some useful tips as follows.

1. Well-balanced diet

To avoid further deterioration of kidney function, it is very important to stay away salted foods, spicy foods (hot pepper, wine, shrimp, crab and so on), the leftovers, bean products, high protein foods, greasy foods, etc. Meanwhile, they need to eat some fresh fruits and vegetables to add enough vitamins and minerals.

2. Rational use of drugs

Mostly, drugs are used to alleviate the symptoms. However, some patients may stop using them when they feel better. What’s worse, some medicines may cause damage to the kidneys. So, it is essential to take drugs under the guidance of doctors and avoid nephrotoxic drugs. In this way, the desired effect can be attained.

3. Pay attention to rest

As the disease progresses, the cysts will become bigger and bigger, to avoid abdominal trauma and cyst rupture, they should avoid strenuous activities and pay attention to rest. Besides, they should do some check-ups regularly, such as, blood test, urine test, kidney function test and B ultrasound.

4. Prevent various infections

Except for the above tips, PKD patients also need to prevent various infections, such as, urinary tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, cyst infections, etc.

5. Establish confidence in conquering the disease

Due to the genetic factor and the possible discomforts, patients can become pessimistic, which can influence the health outcomes largely. To obtain good therapeutic effect, they should establish confidence in conquering the disorder.

We hope what we mentioned can do something for you. And if you want to know more information about the nursing ways for Polycystic Kidney Disease or ask for treatment suggestions, you can contact our online doctors, leave us messages or send email to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com, we will reply you within 24 hours.