Therapy | Malformations of the kidney

Therapy

Especially in cystic kidney disease, early detection of the disease or malformation is necessary to treat renal insufficiency. In the course of the treatment, the kidneys are regularly examined by ultrasound. The determination of kidney values in the laboratory also indicates a further deterioration in kidney function.

Furthermore, substances such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, Aspirin® (ASS) and diclofenac should be avoided. High blood pressure should be treated early on with ACE inhibitors such as ramipril. In cases of terminal renal failure (i.e. the kidney fails permanently and uraemia occurs, resulting in severe damage to the nervous system, which can go as far as a coma), dialysis procedures must be used.

A cure is only possible through a kidney transplant. With Potter I and III, the function of the liver should also be monitored.