Lifestyle Changes to Preserve Kidney Function
The main problem with polycystic kidney disease is that it causes a progressive loss of kidney function. Lifestyle changes [12] such as exercising to maintain a normal body weight may help the kidneys remain healthy for longer. Drinking plenty of water and following a low-salt diet with minimal protein can also help slow the growth of the kidney cysts and reduce the decline in kidney function.
Polycystic kidney disease is a serious progressive inherited medical condition. The complications from the disease are often severe. Many people eventually develop kidney failure, but some people do not. There is no cure for the disease, but treatments can help manage the condition. While this does not guarantee that you will not develop kidney failure, your outlook is better with treatment.
References:
[1] https://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/other-kidney-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease.html
[2] https://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/other-kidney-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease.html
[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[6] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2018/204441Orig1s000Approv.pdf
[7] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[8] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[9] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[10] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[11] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825
[12] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352825