Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a very common familial disease which is
characterized by numerous fluid-filled cysts forming on kidneys. If not treated
positively, the illness condition is very easy to go worse and cause great
damage to our body.
In the early stage, the cysts do not pose any symptoms. This is due to the
small cysts will not cause too much pressure on the kidney tissues. However,
when the cysts are large enough to oppress the kidney cells, a series of
symptoms will present. As a result, the illness condition of many patients have
been very severe when they are diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Various complications will be induced if the growth of cysts is out of
control.
1. Cysts infection
Cysts infection can be caused by various reasons such as kidney cysts burst
(rupture, break). Patients will present symptoms of pain in back, fever, chilly
and so on.
2. Hematuria (blood in urine)
Most patients will present hematuria as the advance of Polycystic Kidney
Disease (PKD). However, rare patients will have persistent gross hematuria,
which can be life-threatening.
3. Kidney Stone
Usually, the occurrence dull pain and gross hematuria together can be a sign
that the kidney stone has been developed.
4. Hemangioma in circle of Willis
Generally, 10%-40% patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease will develop
hemangioma in circle of Willis. Cerebral hemorrhage can also be diagnosed
because of the hemangioma burst. What is more, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and
Valvular Vitium of the Heart are very common to be seen. In Infantile Polycystic
Kidney Disease (IPCD), portal hypertension and Alveolar Dysplasia will
present.
5. Multiple cysts in other organs
About half Polycystic Kidney Disease patients in their middle age have
Polycystic Liver. Cysts can also be found in Pancreas and Ovary.
6. High blood pressure
The damaged kidney cells will excessive rennin which can shrink blood
vessels, leading to high blood pressure.
The above are the common damages of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Worse than
that, patients can develop into ESRD (End Stage Renal Failure) if no proper
treatment is received to control the growth of kidney cysts. At this period,
they have to take Dialysis to maintain their lives. Therefore, to prolong the
life expectancy, patients should receive treatment as early as possible to block
its progression. You are always welcome to consult our online experts if you
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