How is cystic kidney disease treated?

How is cystic kidney disease treated?

Simple kidney cysts that aren’t causing symptoms may not need treatment. Your healthcare provider might monitor the cysts and do ultrasounds to make sure they don’t grow or spread. If cysts are causing symptoms, your healthcare provider may be able to drain or remove the cysts.

Treatment for more complex forms of cystic kidney disease may include:

• Dialysis, which is a procedure to clean your blood when the kidneys fail.
• Kidney transplant for people who are in kidney failure.
• Medication and lifestyle changes to manage your blood pressure.