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Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disorder that affects the kidneys and other organs. Clusters of fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, develop in the kidneys and interfere with their ability to filter waste products from the blood. The growth of cysts causes the kidneys to become enlarged and can lead to kidney failure. Cysts may also develop in other organs, particularly the liver. Frequent complications of polycystic kidney disease include dangerously high blood pressure (hypertension), pain in the back or sides, blood in the urine (hematuria), recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and heart valve abnormalities. Additionally, people with polycystic kidney disease have an increased risk of an abnormal bulging (called an aneurysm) in a large blood vessel called the aorta or in blood vessels in the brain. Aneurysms can be life-threatening if they tear or rupture. The two major forms of polycystic kidney disease are distinguished by their patterns of inheritance. The autosomal dominant form (sometimes called ADPKD) has signs and symptoms that typically begin in adulthood, although cysts in the kidney are often present from childhood. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease can be further divided into type 1 and type 2, depending on which gene is mutated. The autosomal recessive form of polycystic kidney disease (sometimes called ARPKD) is much rarer and is often lethal. The signs and symptoms of the condition are usually apparent at birth or in early infancy.
... Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disorder that affects the kidneys and other organs. Clusters of fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, develop in the kidneys and interfere with their ability to filter waste products from the blood. The growth of cysts causes the kidneys to become enlarged and can lead to kidney failure. Cysts may also develop in other organs, particularly the liver.
Frequent complications of polycystic kidney disease include dangerously high blood pressure (hypertension), pain in the back or sides, blood in the urine (hematuria), recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and heart valve abnormalities. Additionally, people with polycystic kidney disease have an increased risk of an abnormal bulging (called an aneurysm) in a large blood vessel called the aorta or in blood vessels in the brain. Aneurysms can be life-threatening if they tear or rupture.
The two major forms of polycystic kidney disease are distinguished by their patterns of inheritance. The autosomal dominant form (sometimes called ADPKD) has signs and symptoms that typically begin in adulthood, although cysts in the kidney are often present from childhood. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease can be further divided into type 1 and type 2, depending on which gene is mutated. The autosomal recessive form of polycystic kidney disease (sometimes called ARPKD) is much rarer and is often lethal. The signs and symptoms of the condition are usually apparent at birth or in early infancy. ...
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Symptoms1-2 of 4 more...
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...
Source: MayoClinic
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...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... High blood pressure is a common complication of polycystic kidney disease. Untreated, high blood pressure can cause further damage to your kidneys and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. L...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Treating polycystic kidney disease involves dealing with the following signs, symptoms and complications: High blood pressure. Controlling high blood pressure may delay the progression of the disease ...
Source: MayoClinic
Polycystic Kidney Disease Support1 of 1
Coping skills
... As is the case with other chronic illnesses, having polycystic kidney disease may make you feel overwhelmed or helpless. But you don''t have to deal with your illness alone. The support of friends and...
Source: MayoClinic
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
... Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The cysts are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the mass of t...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index ... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Articles
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
... This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve hea... - Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States
... K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation, Classification, and Stratification. American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2002;39(2, Suppl. 1):S1-S266. Summary of notifiable ... - Polycystic Kidney Disease
... Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The cysts are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the mass of th... - Polycystic kidney disease
... Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disorder that affects the kidneys and other organs. Clusters of fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, develop in the kidneys and interfere with their ability to fi... - Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...
Resources
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Kidney and Urologic Disease Statistics for the United States (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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