I Have PKD, Can I Do Exercise

As a saying goes: life depends on movement. Yes! Generally speaking, proper exercise is helpful for patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease.

However, because of the cysts, there are some suggestions on exercise for PKD patents.

PKD(Polycystic Kidney Disease) is a kind of genetic disease, with characteries of numerous cysts which will do harm to the kidneys and press the surrounding tissue, thus causing a series of symptoms.

According to the clinical researches, we find that scientific exercise can help shrink cysts and protect kidney function.

Firstly, if you have the family history of PKD, but you have not diagnosed with the Polycystic Kidney Disease. We suggest you do regular exercise, such as swimming, jogging, Taichi, Chinese Kungfu and so on. In addition, it is better for you have a 8-hour' s sleeping everyday.

Secondly, to young children, we must pay attention to their rest. On one hand, they need time for growth. On the other hand, the exercise lies on their ability.

Finally, if the cysts are bigger than 3cm, which are easily be ruptured, doctors usually limit PKD patient’s exercise. There are some simple precautions to take.

The violent exercise should be avoid, such as football, rugby, basketball and particularly boxing or kickboxing. Horseback riding and cross-country biking are other sports where repetitive impact may induce hematuria or blood in the urine, in individuals with PKD.

In addition, the exercises like sit-ups, Hula hoop, belly dance and so on should be stopped for it may cause lank or lower-back impact.

Of course, the specific exercise depends on the individual patient’s illness condition. You can contact with us for better suggestions on PKD patient’s exercise. Welcome to email us: pkdclinic@hotmail.com. We are glad to help you.