What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Dysfunction in PKD

2014-05-28 09:24

What are the symptoms of kidney dysfunction in PKD? This is a common question for PKD patients, when they have kidney damage and suffer from kidney dysfunction.

Why PKD can cause kidney dysfunction?

As we know, polycystic kidney disease is a genetic kidney disease with numerous kidney cysts in cortex and medulla of kidneys, and the increase and enlargement of kidney cysts will oppress the surrounding kidney tissues and cause kidney damage. And the kidney parenchyma damage will cause kidney dysfunction easily.

What are the symptoms of kidney dysfunction in PKD?

As we know, healthy kidneys have many functions in regulating the balance of the whole body. When PKD patients suffer from kidney dysfunction, they will have some severe symptoms.

1. Skin problem

Kidney dysfunction can cause skin problems, such as skin itching, dry skin and skin without luster.

2. Anemia

When patients suffer from severe kidney dysfunction, they will also suffer from hemopoietic system disorder, and anemia is one of the common symptom. In addition, kidney dysfunction patients will also have the symptoms such as nose bleeding, ecchymosis, gingival bleeding, and tarry stool, etc.

3. Cardiovascular disease

Patients will also have cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, heart problems, etc. All these will be harmful for PKD patients, and it is the main cause of death for PKD patients.

4. Gastrointestinal discomfort

For PKD patients, when they have kidney dysfunction, it may cause the toxins and wastes build up in blood, which will stimulate the gastrointestinal system. And this can cause people have some severe symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Above are the common symptoms that can be caused by kidney dysfunction. Besides, it can also affect the nerve system, and cause some serious symptoms. Since kidney dysfunction will cause so much severe symptoms and complications, so patients need to have early diagnosis if they suffer from one or more of the symptoms. And then they need to have effective treatment a early as possible, which can help make a good prognosis for them.

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