Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of polycystic kidney disease may include: High blood pressure Back or side pain related to enlarged kidneys Abdominal pain Increase in the size of your abdomen Blood in your urine K...

Causes
... Cysts are noncancerous (benign), round sacs that contain water-like fluid. They vary in size from tiny sacs to sacs large enough to hold several quarts of fluid. Having one or more benign kidney cysts...

When to seek medical advice
... It''s not uncommon for people to have polycystic kidney disease for years without developing signs or symptoms and without knowing they have the disease. If you exhibit some of the signs and symptoms ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Several diagnostic methods are available to detect the size and number of cysts as well as to evaluate the amount of healthy kidney tissue. Ultrasound examination. This is the most commonly used diagn...