Polycystic

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Polycystic Kidney Disease
by J.K.
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PKD

• inherited disease
• cysts form in kidneys
• Autosomal dominant PKD
• Autosomal recessive PKD
• Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD)

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Who can get PKD?

• men
• black races
• patients with sickle cell diseases

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What are the symptoms of PKD?

• pain in back, thighs, and hips
• high blood pressure
• blood in urine
• kidney and bladder infections

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Can PKD affect other organs?

• cysts in the liver
• heart, brain, intestines, pancreas, ovaries, and
  spleen
• aneurysm

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What should I do if I have PKD?

• diet and medication
• dialysis and transplant
• ultrasound
• CT (computerized tomography)
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

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Can unborn babies be tested for PKD?

• amniocentesis
• chorionic villus sampling

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Is there a cure for PKD?

• medication for symptoms
• Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation