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Treatment Options for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Management of Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease
When infection is present, it is important to determine whether the infection is at the level of the bladder, renal tissue, or the cysts themselves.
Hematuria
Treatment for gross hematuria is usually bedrest and hydration. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is not used as first-line medication but if pain is persistent, may be necessary. If hematuria is severe, blood transfusion or surgery may be necessary.
Kidney Stones
Conventional therapies for kidney stones (e.g., shock wave lithotripsy) are difficult to perform due to distortion of the calyces (tubes connecting the pelvis of the kidney to the pyramids) from compression of cysts. Patients often must wait for conventional pain medications to take effect. For acute pain, the health care provider may prescribe opiates or surgery.
