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Not yet....but someday there will be. There is a lot of research going on. They are doing experimental testing with drugs that will slow the progression of cyst growth. I have polycystic kidney disease and so do my teenage sons. Right now the best thing to help yourself is to watch your diet...no caffeine, low sodium, low animal protein, eliminate alcohol and smoking. Monitor your blood pressure regularly. You should join the polycystic kidney foundation and stay knowledgable. Most of all stay positive!! :)
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Is polycystic kidney disease sex linked?
There is no much preference of any particular sex, when it comes to polycystic kidney disease, probably.
Does Diane 35 cure polycystic ovary?
There is no cure this just ease symptoms
What is the medical term meaning inherited disorder characterized by an enlargement of the kidneys caused by many bilateral renal cysts?
Polycystic kidney disease is the medical term meaning genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. Over time, these cysts interferer with kidney function.
Can marijuana be used to help polycystic kidney disease?
Yes
What is the icd9 code for polycystic kidney adult type?
753.13
What is polycystic syndrome?
There are several polycystic syndromes known. Two of the more commonly studied are polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD). These diseases form many cysts over an area.
How does one acquire polycystic kidney disease?
Polycystic disease is a congenital defect in which one or both of the kidneys have numerous large cysts.
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.
What is the medical term meaning genetic disorder characterized by bilateral grape-like clusters of fluid-filled cysts that replace normal renal tissue?
The medical term for this condition is polycystic kidney disease (PKD). It is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of numerous fluid-filled cysts in both kidneys, which can lead to kidney enlargement and loss of normal kidney function over time.
What does kidney disease do?
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder that causes cysts to be formed on the nephrons, or functioning units, of the kidneys
What is a condition called in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function?
Chronic kidney (renal) failure.
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.
