Facts We Should Know on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

2014-04-03 03:50

Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is an inherited disease with lots of painful cysts in kidneys. With the increase and enlargement of kidney cysts, about 50 percent patients will develop into kidney failure. In this article, we will tell you some facts you should know when you are on polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

1. Types

There are two types of PKD, one is autosomal dominant and the other is autosomal recessive, and both are inherited forms. The autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) is a common one among patients, about 90% patients are ADPKD.

2. Age range

For ADPKD patients, their symptoms often occurs in their 30-40 years old. However, for ARPKD, their symptoms can occur early on and it can present before the baby is born.

3. Genetics

People with PKD will be in a high risk to pass their disease to their children. The doctors say that about 50 percent of patients with PKD will have children with the same disease. So patients with PKD need to take regular test to their children to prevent the PKD.

4. Cysts

Kidney cysts are the most common symptoms for PKD patients, which are fluid-filled sacs. And the kidney cysts will be increased and get enlarged over time, so patients need to pay attention to the development of their kidney cysts and have prompt treatment, which can help make a good prognosis for them.

5. Symptoms

For PKD patients, they will suffer from some common symptoms such as high blood pressure, back pain, and pain in sides, etc, all these symptoms will affect their daily life. If they suffer from some serious symptoms, they need to have effective treatment to control their symptoms which can help make a good prognosis for them.

Above are the common facts on PKD that all the PKD patients should know. When people suffer from PKD, they need to have effective and prompt treatment, which can help them make a good prognosis for them.

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