Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder. However, some
people get this disease with unknown reason. Therefore, although people are as
young as 23 years old, they may find they get Polycystic Kidney Disease
(PKD).
Some people may suspect if they have PKD. Due to the fact that PKD is
genetic, one needs to go to do relative tests if yours family members have PKD.
What’s more, PKD may cause following symptoms. Have a look to see if it is
helpful.
Symptoms caused by PKD
Back or abdominal pain
Proteinuria (protein in urine)-foam in urine which will not disappear very
quickly
Blood in urine-You may found your urine is brown, pink or red.
High blood pressure
What needs to be pointed out is that Simple Renal Cyst may also cause these
symptoms. Therefore if you want to make sure what kind of problem it is, some
tests are needed.
Imaging methods like ultrasound or CT scan can help you find if it is Simple
Renal Cyst or PKD. In addition, a possibility of kidney tumor will be ruled out
by CT scan.
Kidney diseases such as PKD are suggested to be treated early. Early
treatment has better treatment effects. If it develops to Renal Failure or
End-Stage Kidney Disease, it is not an easy thing to be treated and get great
effects as great treatment effects in early times. Besides, early treatment and
health care of PKD slows down the developing of PKD and prevents complications
of PKD.
