The health of the kidneys is very important to overall health, but most of the kidney disorders do not show apparent symptoms. A condition like this is Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), a hereditary disease that results in fluid-filled cysts forming in the kidneys. As these cysts grow, they can press on the healthy kidney and cause problems in its normal functioning.
It is a genetic disease that does need medical management, but maintaining healthy lifestyle and investigating supportive wellness strategies can help to maintain kidney health and enhance quality of life.
ADPKD is a genetic disease characterized by multiple cysts developing within the kidneys. These cysts grow in number and size with time, unlike simple kidney cysts.
The kidneys grow, and can gradually stop filtering waste, which makes them more likely to develop chronic kidney disease and other problems.
As a result of the condition being passed on through the genes, there is a greater risk for someone with a parent who has the condition to become affected.
In the early years many people with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease will not have symptoms. Symptoms may start to occur over time as cysts grow.
Common symptoms include:
Each person has their own unique set of symptoms.