Should the Patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Quit Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is a pleasure for some people who are fond of it. However, for the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), should they quit alcohol or can drink moderately? The following article will give you a clear explanation.

We all know that high blood pressure is a common symptom in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). If uncontrolled well, it can accelerate the disease progression dramatically. Alcohol is closely linked to high blood pressure. Even light amounts of alcohol consumption drank on a regular basis seems to increase blood pressure. Moreover, if you take medicines for blood pressure, the medicines may interact with alcohol, which may cause the medicines not to work properly. The kidneys are responsible for keep fluid and electrolytes balances in body. However, alcohol consumption has adverse influence on these functions. Afterwards, it will cause more frequent urination, which can lead to dehydration. As the aggravation of high blood pressure, it will increase the incidence of heart disease, which can threaten the life of the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).

According to some researches, the pathogenesis of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) may be linked to polycystin complexes in body. Alcohol can stimulate the production of the polycystin and may accelerate the growth and enlargement of the cysts.

Therefore, the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) had better quit drinking alcohol for their health. In addition, they should also quit smoking, avoid obesity and so on.

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