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Polycystic disease is a congenital defect in which one or both of the kidneys have numerous large cysts.
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How often is polycystic kidney disease found in the population?
One in every 500 live birth, suffer from polycystic kidney disease. There are about 12.5 million people, suffering from this disease. That make this disease as one of the most common life threatening genetic disease. Approximately one in 453 or .22% of Americans have polycystic kidney disease. That is about 600,000 Americans.
Where could one find information about polycystic kidney disease?
There are many places where one could find information about polycystic kidney disease. You can find information from your doctor. Or from the Internet. From reading a book or brochure or even from a friend.
What is polycystic kidney disease?
PKD is the fourth most common causes of kidney failure. People suffering with PKD may develop cysts in liver along with other complications. Polycystic Kidney Disease is an inherited or genetic disorder. It causes cluster of cysts to form within the kidneys. PKD affects the normal functioning of the kidney and may also lead to kidney failure. If you have PKD, it is recommended you consult the best nephrologist in Mumbai.SymptomsThere are many who have PKD for years without experiencing any symptoms related to the disease. Cysts generally grows to the size of 0.5 inches or even larger before the person notices symptoms. Some symptoms associated with Polycystic Kidney Disease are as follows:• Blood in urine• Kidney stones• Tenderness or pain in abdomen• Frequent urination• Urinary tract infections• Skin bruises easily• Heaviness or pain in the back• Pain in the sides• Pale skin colour• Nail abnormalities• Fatigue• Joint painSymptoms in children having autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease may include:• UTI• Frequent urination• High blood pressure
What is Genetic order?
Monogenetic disorders are caused by a mutation in a single gene. The mutation may be present on one or both chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from each parent). Examples of monogenic disorders are: sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.
Is glomerular disease known as bright's disease?
Bright's Disease affects the kidney, including the nephrons and glomeruli. However, Bright's Disease is but one of many which affect the glomeruli of the kidney.
Can a person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
Can person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
What can cause Kidney disease?
Sometimes it is hard for one to tell what causes a kidney disease, but anything that can damage the kidneys or blood vessels may cause it to develop a disease. Some examples of kidney disease causes are Diabetes, high blood pressure, blocked renal arteries, overuse of medicines, and disease you are born with can all cause kidney disease or failure.
How does the kidney disease spread to other people?
Most of the kidney diseases are not transmitted from one person to other.
What diseases affect your organs?
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What does it mean to have pain in one's kidneys?
The kidneys are filters for the urine so if there is pain in the kidneys it could be a kidney infection, kidney stones, or kidney disease or a kidney injury.
What disease affects the excretory system?
Kidney stones could be one malfunction. Also kidney failure.
