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How Can Polycystic Kidneys And High BP Be Treated?
Question: I have prilateral polycystic kidneys and high BP
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
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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