Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

PKD is one kidney disease scary to think about ,It is terrible your kidney are cover with cyst, But the PKD can be cured, let us look at the following article and to know more about PKD!

Over 600,000 Americans have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). This genetic disease causes many cysts to grow in the kidneys. Over time, these cysts damage the kidneys and can lead tokidney failure.

How is PKD different from simple kidney cysts?

It is common for our kidneys to develop small, fluid-filled cysts as we age. These are called simple kidney cysts and are almost always benign (not harmful). In contrast, PKD is a genetic disease that causes many cysts to form in the kidneys. These cysts grow out of control and can overrun the kidneys. In time, the PKD cysts damage the kidneys and can lead to kidney failure.

Are there different kinds of PKD?

There are three types of PKD.
The most common type of PKD is called Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), and it is caused by a dominant gene. If a person has this gene, he or she has a 50-50 chance of passing it on to a child. Signs of ADPKD often don’t appear until adulthood, which is why this type of PKD is sometimes called “Adult PKD.”
A much less common type of PKD is called Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). Because ARPKD is caused by a recessive gene, a child has only a one-in-four chance of inheriting the disease, even if both parents carry the trait. ARPKD tends to appear very early in life, sometimes even before birth.
A third type of PKD is called Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD) and is caused by kidney damage or scarring rather than genetics. Most dialysis patients will develop ACKD after several years of treatment. Other diseases that slowly damage the kidneys can also lead to ACKD.

Who is at risk for PKD?

PKD is found equally in men and women of all races. Because PKD is a genetic disease, a person is more at risk if one of his or her parents has the disease.

What are the symptoms of PKD?

Not everyone with PKD has symptoms. If you do have symptoms of PKD, they might include:
Pain in your back or sides
High blood pressure
Having headaches often
Urinary tract infections
Blood in your urine (called hematuria)
If you are having symptoms of PKD or think that you may be at risk for the disease, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may ask about your family history to determine your level of risk for PKD. Your doctor may also use imaging tests like ultrasound, MRI or CT to check your kidneys for cysts.
Genetic tests are available if ADPKD is suspected, but they may be of little use. There is no cure for PKD, and a genetic test cannot tell when the disease will appear or how severe it will be.

What can I do if I have PKD?

There is no cure for PKD yet, but you can take steps to help slow damage to your kidneys.
Keep a healthy blood pressure
Eat a diet low in salt
Control diabetes if you have it
Avoid tobacco

Work with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) to manage your PKD

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