What Are Signs When Polycystic Kidney Disease Is Getting Worse

2015-01-02 09:05

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. Kidney cysts will grow with time going on. If left untreated, serious conditions will occur. Well, what are signs when PKD is getting worse?

There are many symptoms associated with this disease:

1. renal symptoms

Because the kidney may be covered in cysts, this can cause the size of the kidney to be enlarged. Kidney infections and urinary tract infection (UTI) are common if you have polycystic kidney disease. You may suffer from kidney stones as well. Besides, when you urinate, you may notice blood in your urine. You may have more frequent urges to urinate at night.

2. cardiovascular problems

The cysts are filled with fluid, and as they grow bigger with more and more fluid. This may put pressure on renal blood vessels, which in turn can cause high blood pressure. The heart valves mat also be affected, sometimes leading to mitral valve prolapse.

3. other symptoms

Kidney cysts can also cause headache and enlargement of your abdominal area. You will experience a lot of pain in abdominal area and flank area. Pain in back or sides can also be caused by the size of your kidneys. You may feel tired all the time and have pain in your joints.

The above symptoms help you make an early detection so as to achieve a better therapeutic effect. If you want to learn more information about kidney cyst, welcome to leave a message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com or consult our online doctor directly.

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