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What Is The Treatment For Polycystic Kidney Disease?

I am a 51 yr. old african american female, 5'3' weigh 135lbs. and have been diagnosed with PKD. I have been on medications for more than 20 years to control blood pressure (not very well). However, since finding the fluid-filled sacs almost 2 years ago I have been able to get my blood pressure under control (using less meds than b4). I am a runner and I have been told that I must always exercise and stay in shape. Can I resume weight training safely and can I supplement with ketoglutaric acid?
Fri, 8 Jul 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
PKD is a common hereditary disease and hypertension is commonest symptom. Avoid weight training,if creatinine or B.P. is high.
To advise about expert treatment,do the following tests:
1. urine routine,culture and ACR.
2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,and platelets.
3. An ultrasound-KUB or CT-IVU. A CT scan gives a detailed information.
Avoid the ketoglutaric acid supplement,till reports are available.
If you've any doubts,send the reports to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What Is The Treatment For Polycystic Kidney Disease?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. PKD is a common hereditary disease and hypertension is commonest symptom. Avoid weight training,if creatinine or B.P. is high. To advise about expert treatment,do the following tests: 1. urine routine,culture and ACR. 2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,and platelets. 3. An ultrasound-KUB or CT-IVU. A CT scan gives a detailed information. Avoid the ketoglutaric acid supplement,till reports are available. If you ve any doubts,send the reports to me,as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.