Multiple Cyst or fluid filled sac sited in the kidney is called polycystic kidney disease. Basically this condition is a genetic in origin. It may lead upto kidney failure. A polycystic kidney is bigger in size than normal kidney. It has serious complication like cyst in liver and any other place.
CAUSE
Basically PKD is inherent, that means runs through family. Some time it can be genetically mutated who’s family has not history of PKD
SYMPTOMS
1.hematuria(blood in urine)
2.high blood pressure
3.lower side back pain
4.headache
5.urinary tract infection (UTI)
6.Kidney stone
7.frequent urination
8.joint pain
9.fatigue
10.fullness of abdomen
TYPE
These are 2 types
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease–
It is the commonest type of PKD. 90% of PKD patients are autosomal dominant type. Some time it also called adalt type PKD.
If one parent have this type of PKD so 50% chance to develop of each child. It occurs usually at the age 30-40 years.
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease-It is rare type of PKD. 10% of PKD patients are autosomal recessive type. Some time it also called child type PKD.
If both parent have this type of PKD so 25% chance to develop of each child. It occurs usually at the age 10-15 years.
COMPLICATION
- High blood pressure
- kidney failure
- valvular heart disease
cyst in liver
DIAGNOSIS
1.USG
2.CT Scan
3.MRI Scan
4.Genetic testing
1. surgecal drainage of cyst
2. dialysis
3. blood pressure control
4.pain management but here ibuprofen is contraindicated
5. nutritional growth therapy
6. kidney transplant
