The tough problem of PKD is its continuous growing cysts, which squeeze
kidney tissues and reduce the kidney function. Thus, a series of complications
will be triggered. Then, what are the common complications of PKD (Polycystic
Kidney Disease)?
The Common Complications of PKD include the following aspects
1. Kidney Stone and Kidney Calcification
When the flank pain, dull pain or gross hematuria (Blood in urine) occurs,
patients with PKD might have presented kidney stone.
2. Urinary Tract Infections
The urinary tract infections can be cystitis, pyelonephritis, cysts infection
or abscess of kidneys. The test with devices can be a dangerous factor for
women. It is good for the diagnosis of pyelonephritis if the leucocytes casts
present.
3. The Canceration of kidney cysts
At present, it is also a dispute whether kidney cysts will have canceration.
However, patients should be cautious when the following symptoms present such
as: the change to blood test and urine test, weight loss, anemia which is not
connected with kidney function and erythremia.
The above are the common complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Maybe we
can know the importance of receiving treatment as early as possible. If you have
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