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Hi sir my brother is suffering from polysystic kidney failure.is there any chance that my kidneys is going to fail.?

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Yes: Pckd is an inherited disease that occurs in families. It is best that you get checked out with a renal ultrasound and also genetic blood tests as it runs as an autosomal dominant condition in families. Hopefully you are not affected.

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Joseph Sucher answered

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Possible: Polycystic kidney disease is caused by underlying genetic abnormalities. You should see a physician for a complete history and physical examination, followed by testing for polycystic kidney disease.

Answered 10/24/2017

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PKD Inheritance: Autosomal dominant PKD has a 50/50 chance of being inherited from an affected parent. In a family, risk does not matter if a brother is affected. Your chance of having PKD is still 50/50, whether he is affected or not. Have an ultrasound and blood tests of urea and creatinine.

Answered 8/8/2014

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