Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder and runs in the family. People affected with this disorder usually have multiple cysts of varying sizes. Most such affected individuals also have similar cysts in the liver. If the cysts are small in number and size, usually they do not create any problems for the affected individual; however, if the cysts are large in number and size, they create problems in the long run by increasing blood pressure, and damaging the kidney structure to such an extent that the structure of the kidneys starts deteriorating. The same pathology can work for the liver too. There is no modern treatment for this medical condition, and mostly symptomatic treatment can be given for the resulting complications.
Ayurveda has several medicines which can act on cysts and reduce both the number and size of cysts. In addition, there are several Ayurvedic medicines which act on abdominal cysts, benign tumours, and fluid filled pockets such that the size can either be reduced, or the growth can be dissolved completely. Ayurvedic medicines work effectively for polycystic ovaries, polycystic kidneys, as well as within the liver. Most such medicines are simple herbs which are completely safe for prolonged use and also have multiple benefits like improving the digestion, and improving the function of the affected organ such as ovary, kidneys and the liver. The proper use of such medicines therefore helps in conception in women having polycystic ovaries. Individuals who have polycystic kidneys can be treated so as to reduce the size and number of the cysts, in order to prevent complications like hypertension and chronic kidney failure. More importantly, the timely use of such medicines helps prevent damage to the tissue in the kidneys and liver.
Ayurvedic medicines are therefore highly effective in the treatment of polycystic kidney as well as polycystic liver. It is important to commence the treatment at the earliest after a definite diagnosis of the disease, in order to get maximum improvement.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
