Initial Symptoms Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

2015-06-13 07:30

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common type of PKD, which refers to the adult PKD. Indeed, some people with ADPKD may never develop any symptoms or problems. However, in most cases, patients between the ages of 30-50 years old may develop some symptoms and signs with the progression of their disease. Then what are the initial symptoms of ADPKD?

1. Blood in urine

Blood in urine can be caused by kidney damage in PKD, and it can also be caused by the kidney cyst rupture. When patients get blood in urine, they need to pay attention and find the main cause of their symptom, and then take effective treatment to control it.

2. Protein in urine

Protein in urine refers to the loss of protein in urine, which is mainly caused by the kidney damage due to enlargement of kidney cysts.

3. Pain over one or both kidneys

As we know, the kidney cysts will be increased and get enlarged over time, which will cause the enlargement of kidneys. Then patients will get pain over one or both kidneys.

4. Kidney stones

This symptom or complication occurs in about 1 in 5 people with ADPKD. The symptoms of a kidney stone can range from no symptoms at all to the severe pain if a stone becomes blocked in a ureter.

5. Abdominal pain and/ or a swollen abdomen

This can be caused by enlargement of kidney cysts in ADPKD, and it can also be caused by the fluid retention in abdominal area due to low kidney function.

6. High blood pressure

High blood pressure is also a common symptom in PKD, which can be caused by kidney damage and the enlargement of kidney cysts. And patients need to take effective treatment to control well of their blood pressure, which can protect the kidneys from further damage.

7. Kidney infections

ADPKD patients are also at high risks of getting kidney infections, which can be caused by kidney cyst rupture or some other symptoms.

Above are some of the common symptoms for ADPKD patients with the progression of their disease, and patients need to take effective treatment to help control their symptoms, which can help protect the kidneys and slow down their progression. If you still have any questions after reading, or you want to get more details of the treatment for ADPKD patients, you can consult online doctor, or you can also leave a message below. We will do our best to help you.

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