Diseases
polycystic kidney disease
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Overview
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys, causing your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing fluid. The cysts vary in size, and they can grow very large.Nov 24, 2022
Symptoms
- high blood pressure
- back or side pain
- blood in your urine
- a feeling of fullness in your abdomen
Causes
- abnormal genes cause polycystic kidney disease, which means that in most cases, the disease runs in families. sometimes, a genetic mutation occurs on its own (spontaneous), so that neither parent has a copy of the...
- ... mutated gene.
Risk factors
- family history.
Diagnosis
- ultrasound
- ct scan.
- mri scan.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is polycystic kidney disease?
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys, causing your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing fluid. The cysts vary in size, and they can grow very large.Nov 24, 2022
What are the symptoms of polycystic kidney disease?
high blood pressure, back or side pain, blood in your urine, a feeling of fullness in your abdomen
What causes polycystic kidney disease?
abnormal genes cause polycystic kidney disease, which means that in most cases, the disease runs in families. sometimes, a genetic mutation occurs on its own (spontaneous), so that neither parent has a copy of the...; ... mutated gene.
Which medicines are used for polycystic kidney disease?
tolvaptan
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