Question 1

can you please lay out the  inheritance patterns for polycystic kidney inheritance?

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Every generation: The most common form of polycystic kidney disease is autosomal dominant. That mean that a person who has the disease will have a 50% chance of passing it on to each child. Like a coin toss, that does not mean that 50% of children will get it. It could be all or none. The disease does not become clinically apparent for many years but can be detected by ultrasound. Control of BP is very important.

Question 2

what is polycystic kidney diease (pkd)?

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Inherited disease.: Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder of the kidneys, where numerous numbers of cysts form throughout both, making them appear large & irregular. It is estimated to affect 1 in every 1000. Many cases are clinically silent, & the diagnosis is usually made with ultrasound though definitive diagnosis is made with genetic testing. Long term, hypertension & kidney failure are consequences.

Question 3

are polycystic ovaries and polycystic kidneys linked?

Accepted Answer

No: No, are faras i know they are not linked, they are separate condition, in polycystic kidney disease we do not look for cysts in ovaries and the opposite condition and the genetics and inharitance is different.

Question 4

polycystic kidneys what can i do for pain from pkd..

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Sometimes : Sometimes a single large cyst can cause pain.  In that case, putting a needle into the cyst and draining it will relieve the pain.  This is a procedure that would typically take just a few minutes and be done using ct or ultrasound guidance with only conscious sedation (it's not a very painful procedure).

I would suggest that you visit the doctor finder page at the society of interventional radiology web site (sirweb.Org) to find a doctor in your area who can help you with this.

Question 5

how to tell if i have huntington's or polycystic kidney's?

Accepted Answer

Time for consultatn: If your symptoms cause you to suspect such conditions you should list them in detail and take the list with you when you see your PCP.

Question 6

can polycystic kidney diseases people buy a new one?

Accepted Answer

Not buy, but get one: You cannot buy a human organ! a person in end stage renal failure may be eligible for a renal transplant.Please go to this site for more info on renal transplantation and discuss the matter with your doctor.

http://www.unos.org/.

Question 7

how does polycystic kidneys affect the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Adult polycystic kidney disease(numerous cysts form in both kidneys. It is a autosomal dominant genetic disease, meaning you inherit it from your parents.Can cause cysts in the liver and pancreas, aneurysms in the brain  which can cause stroke.Urinary tract infections, blood in urine, high blood pressure
kidney stones, renal failure, bowel diverticula can occur. No definite immune issues are related.

Question 8

i have polycystic kidneys and liver, will medications affect me different because of this?

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Yes: Some medications may take longer to be cleared from your body, and doses and intervals may be different for you compared to other people.

Question 9

do i have polycystic ovary syndrome, because of polycystic kidneys?

Accepted Answer

No: Although the names are somewhat similar, polycystic ovary syndrome and polycystic kidney disease are completely different.  Polycystic ovary syndrome is not related to and is not a cause of polycystic kidneys, and polycystic kidney disease is not related to and is not a cause of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Question 10

what is polycystic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: Polycystic kidney disease is a inherited disease in which fluid filled cavities ranging from microscopic to larger sizes upto 10-15 cm occur in the kidneys, causing them to grow very big and loose function. The patients may have no symptoms or present with blood in urine and sometimes kidney pain.Besides controlling high blood pressure there is no definitive treatment yet.Many studies are ongoing.

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Polycystic kidneys what can i do for pain from pkd..

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How to tell if i have huntington's or polycystic kidney's?

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Can polycystic kidney diseases people buy a new one?

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How does polycystic kidneys affect the immune system?

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I have polycystic kidneys and liver, will medications affect me different because of this?

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