Question
Hello, if kidney swelling symptoms are found during a hospital examination, what are some effective treatment methods?
Answer
If kidney swelling occurs, it is advisable to avoid strenuous physical activities and abdominal trauma. When kidney swelling is quite pronounced, it is recommended to use a belt instead of a waistband to prevent cyst rupture. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, urine routine tests, and kidney function should be done, and medications that may damage the kidneys should be avoided. Controlling high blood pressure to a target of 135/85mmHg or below is crucial for protecting kidney function. When using antihypertensive medications, they should be similar to treatments for other renal hypertension. Actively prevent and treat urinary tract infections; use showering instead of bathing, avoid holding urine, and the treatment for cystitis or pyelonephritis should be the same as for those without polycystic kidney disease. If the cyst infection can be localized, consider puncture aspiration and regional medication.