Polycystic Kidney Disease

An inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts

develop primarily within your kidneys, causing
your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over
time.

Autosomal recessive polycystic Autosomal dominant polycystic

kidney disease (ARPKD) kidney disease (ADPKD).

Abnormal genes cause polycystic

kidney disease, which means that
in most cases, the disease runs in
Treatment: families Diagnostic Procedure:

 pain medication, except  Abdominal ultrasound.

ibuprofen (Advil), which isn’t  Abdominal CT scan.
recommended since it may  Abdominal MRI scan.
worsen kidney disease A genetic mutation occurs on its  Intravenous pyelogram.
 blood pressure medication own (spontaneous), so that
 antibiotics to treat UTIs
neither parent has a copy of the
 a low-sodium diet
mutated gene.
 diuretics to help remove excess
fluid from the body
 surgery to drain cysts and help
relieve discomfort

High blood Kidney Blood in

pressure Headaches stones your urine

Increased size of your A feeling of

Back or side Kidney
abdomen due to enlarged fullness in your
pain failure
kidneys abdomen

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Heart valve Heart valve

abnormalities abnormalities