Blood is found in urine sometimes. But it is not caused by Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) all the time. What’s the characteristics of haematuria (blood in
Urine) caused by Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? Read on, you can learn more
about it.
Hematuria (blood in urine) is the presence of red blood cells in urine.
The presence of hematuria (blood in the urine) caused by Polycystic Kidney
Disease (PKD) is because big cysts will bring oppression to blood arteries on
cysts wall and rupture occurs. Sometimes infection of cysts is the reason of
blood in urine.
In the majority of the cases, renal cysts in early stage cause no symptoms.
When cysts grow big (usually bigger than 5 cm, which also means treatment is
necessary), there are symptoms.
Hematuria is one of the symptoms of PKD. The onset of hematuria is
periodical. Back pain may become worse.Wound or infection could aggravate the
condition.
Hematuria caused by PKD has three characteristics. Take a look.
90% of people with PKD have symptom of gross hematuria or cystic haemorrhage.
Most of the time, it is spontaneity, which is the most distinguished
characteristic of hematuria caused by PKD.
External factors have effects on presence of hematuria. For example,
strenuous exercise, abdominal trauma or fatigue can be causes of hematuria.
Infections are also one of the leading factors.
Hematuria caused by PKD will disappear within 2-7 days. But if it lasts for
more than one week, or you are older than 50, possibility of cancer need to be
considered.
About half of patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) will present
blood in urine. Patients with PKD need to often observe their urine and signs
that present to know if PKD is developing.
Timely treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is the best solution to
stop hematuria (blood in urine) and prevent serious conditions.
