kidney and urinary tract disorders
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Treatment of complications and symptoms Effective treatment of Treatment and If cysts cause severe pain, doctors may try to drain fluid from the cyst (aspiration). Aspiration may relieve pain but does not affect the person's long-term prognosis. If symptoms are very severe, the kidney may need to be removed. Tolvaptan, another new medication, may be beneficial for adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease that could progress rapidly. Becausetolvaptanhas been reported to cause severe liver damage, doctors will consult with an expert before prescribing it. 