How Long Can PKD Live After Stopping Dialysis

My father has PKD and has decided to stop dialysis and go home with hospice. How long can we expect him to live? How to prolong his life span?...Read More

Can PKD Skip Generation

Can PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) skip generation? As for this question, the answer depends on the exact type of PKD. Clinicaly, PKD is mainly divided into two types: ARPKD (Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease) and ADPKD (Autoso...Read More

Can I Get PKD With No Family History

PKD(Polycystic Kidney Disease) is a genetic kidney problem and passed down from generation to generation, so many people have the misconception that we will certainly not suffer from PKD as we have no family history. Actually, we have chanc...Read More

Tests That Help to Diagnose Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic Kidney Disease is an inherited kidney problem, but for people with parents suffering from this genetic kidney disease, how do they know if they have Polycystic Kidney Disease? In clinic, the following tests will help to diagnose...Read More

Will PKD Only Affect One Kidney

Is it possible for PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) only affect one kidney? PKD is a gene related kidney disorder and usually involves two kidneys. In some cases, cysts appear in one kidney firstly and then another kidney maybe several years...Read More

Can PKD Only Affect One Kidney

I was diagnosed with PKD last year, but ultrasound showed only one of my kidneys has cysts. My urologist thinks it will remain that way. I am wondering if this is a true statement and should I worry about it in the future it? ...Read More

What Age Is the Latest Onset for PKD

What age is the latest onset for PKD? Since the age of PKD onset is one leading factors that determine patients prognosis, many people especially the ones whose relative has Polycystic Kidney Disease are quite concerned this question. Howev...Read More

What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Diagnosis

If someone in your family has this kidney disease and you have some symptoms of PKD, the following tests are able to help you make an accurate Polycystic Kidney Disease diagnosis....Read More