What is Polycystic Renal Disease?
Polycystic Renal Disease, which is also known as Polycystic Kidney Disease is
a disorder that affects the kidneys with numerous cysts. Most the cysts are
filled with cyst liquid. If two many cysts grow or if they develop too big, the
kidneys become damages, leading to kidney failure.
How common is Polycystic Renal Disease?
This disease affects more than 600.000 Americans. It is the fourth leading
cause of kidney failure. This disease has estimated prevalence of one case in
every 500 people worldwide.
Will other organs be affected, except kidneys?
People with this disease may have cyst in other organs, including liver,
spleen, ovaries, pancreas and larger bowel etc. Besides, brain and heart also
can be involved, leading to aneurysm and heart failure.
What are the signs of Polycystic Renal Disease?
Many people do not feel any symptoms until they are 30s or 40s and you may
experience one or more the following symptoms.
- Back or side pain
- An increase in the size of the abdomen
- Blood in urine
- Frequent bladder or kidney infections
- High blood pressure
- Crowded organ
Who is at risk for Polycystic Renal Disease?
PKD runs in families. It is an inherited disorder that is passed from parents
to children through genes. Genes are the basic elements of heredity. At
conception, children receive a set of genes from each parent. They determine
many characteristics such as hair color and eye color. Genes can also determine
the likelihood of developing a disease.
Can the disease affect pregnant?
Many people have a baby even with the disease. However, some women with the
disease have an increased risk for serious complications for themselves and
babies. And even some women tend to miscarriage with cysts on the kidneys.
If you decide to have a baby, you’d better to check up with your doctors. You
are suggested to keep your kidney functions level high before you are
pregnant.
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