Is it beneficial for people with polycystic kidney disease to practice yoga?
Disease description:
Recently, during a routine health checkup, I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. I really enjoy practicing yoga, so I'd like to ask: is practicing yoga beneficial for people with polycystic kidney disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Whether practicing yoga is beneficial for polycystic kidney disease depends on the specific circumstances. If a patient with polycystic kidneys does not experience any discomfort, appropriate yoga exercises may be beneficial for overall health. However, if the patient has already developed compressive symptoms due to enlarged cysts, practicing yoga is generally not advisable, as physical pressure during yoga poses may cause the cysts to rupture.
