Could kidney disease run in my family?

Yes: There are certain kidney disease that run in families that you should be aware about. Some disease such as IgA nephropathy, adult cystic kidney disease and lupus run in families and can cause significant renal impairment.

Yes: While most renal disorders are not hereditary, some kidney conditions have known inherited genetic components. Common hereditary kidney disorders include: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease; Tuberous Sclerosis; Alport Syndrome; and Von-Hippel Lindau Syndrome. If one of these kidney disorders runs in your family, your chances of developing this type of inherited disease increases.