Can Patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease Drink Wine

Some experts have proved that patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) are strongly suggested to cut out wine. This is mainly for protecting their kidneys as well as their general health. Wine can stimulate the liveness of protein in the cysts, and speed up the secretion of sac liquid as well as the growth of the cysts, thus damaging the renal function quickly.

In addition, the recovery of PKD needs a fine environment in the body. Frequently drinking will arise many problems in the body:

● Increase the blood pressure

● Reduce the bound water in the cells

● Rise the level of creatinine

● Lead to metabolic acidosis symbolized by vomiting, nausea, poor appetite, blue spirit and headache and so on.

● Anemia and disorder of the functions of soterocyte which can lead to bleeding.

● Poor gastrointestinal absorption ability which is the reason of depressed absorption rate of Vitamin B1 and B2 as well as increased excretion of Vitamin B6.