Ⅰ. High blood pressure (hypertension)
This occurs in about 60% to 70% of people with PKD and for many is the first sign of the disease. Due to the presence and gradual enlargement of multiple cysts, the normal kidney structure is altered. Consequently, the kidney function of monitoring blood volume is disturbed and more renin is secreted, causing elevated level of blood pressure.
Ⅱ. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
UTI is common among people with PKD, which include cystitis, pyelonephritis, infection of cyst and perinephric abscess. For female patients, urinary tract examination is one of the risk factors, because while doing it, equipments may lead to infection in urinary tract.
Ⅲ. Decline in kidney function
Cysts in the kidney which more serious, as the occurrence of this phenomenon, renal cells and tissue damage, resulting in decreased renal function. Once the progression to end-stage, the patient had to undergo dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Ⅳ. Kidney stones
About 20% to 30% of people with PKD develop kidney stones. They usually suffer from dull pain in the renal region. If there is colic or sharp pain as well as gross hematuria, it may indicate the appearance of kidney stones.
Ⅴ. Cysts in other parts of the body
Although the kidneys are the main site affected, cysts may also develop in other parts of the body, such as the liver, pancreas, seminal vesicles, and the arachnoid membrane (tissue next to the brain).
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