Hypertension and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Hypertension is a common complication of PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) and occurs due to an increase in pressure in the blood vessels of the kidneys. This pressure is due to the continuous growth of numerous kidney cysts. The increased pressure causes damage to the vessels causing blood back up in the veins of the body.

When hypertension occurs for PKD patients, the blood vessels constrict, becoming narrow and thick. This means blood is able to flow through the blood vessels. When this happens, pressure within the vessels builds up and the heart muscle must work harder to force the blood through. When the pressure becomes too high, the heart can not keep up and less blood will be circulated through the kidneys. This will result in less oxygen and anoxia to the entire body.

There are two types of high blood pressure for PKD patients: primary and secondary. Primary hypertension is uncommon and the exact cause is unknown. A diagnosis is made when all other causes have been ruled out.

Secondary hypertension occurs far more frequently and is caused by continuous growth of kidney cysts in the body.

When hypertension occurs, it will aggravate the disease further, thus forming a vicious circle. So, PKD patients should bring your blood pressure under control. Watch your salt intake is necessary for you when high blood pressure occurs.

Besides taking antihypertensive medicines to control your high blood pressure, patients should receive a holistic treatment to control the cysts growth and repair the kidney lesions. The key to treat hypertension secondary to Polycystic Kidney Disease is to shrink the cysts. Meanwhile, the blood and nutrition supply is also necessary. Thousands of clinical cases have proved that Chinese herbs can remove the cysts in a natural way and repair the damaged kidney lesions. When the bigger cysts are reduced and the smaller ones are controlled, the hypertension secondary to PKD can be treated naturally. At this time, you do not have to rely on the pills to control the hypertension.