What are the best exercises for PKD patients?

Patients with PKD had better choose the sports in which impact is minimized. If the patients’ renal cysts are bigger than 4cm, they should take some ease sports such as walking, Tai Chi, jogging, etc, while they can choose a little more active sports including swimming, tennis, rowing, golf, biking, and so on.

Patients with PKD had better avoid strenuous exercise. If the renal cysts are bigger than 4cm, they should take some easy sports such as walking, Tai Chi, jogging, etc, if they condition not very severe, they can choose a little more active sports including swimming, tennis, rowing, golf, biking, and so on.

Patients with PKD should drink much water when exercising. The reason is that these patients have trouble retaining water. If they don’t drink enough water, they are more likely to dehydrate after exercise. Refer to your doctor before you have any sports drinks, because some drinks containing caffeine may increase the size of kidney cysts. In addition, you should have a short walk after every sport to make your body recover.