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What Symptoms Come From Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition that involves the growth of cysts on the kidneys. Children whose parents have this condition have a 50 percent chance of inheriting PKD. PKD can range from mild to severe.

  1. High Blood Pressure

    • High blood pressure is a common symptom of PKD.

    Abdominal Pain

    • PKD can also cause abdominal pain or tenderness.

    Abnormal Urination

    • PKD can cause blood in the urine or excessive urination at night.

    Other Symptoms

    • PKD may also cause drowsiness, joint pain, painful menstruation or nail abnormalities.

    Diagnosis

    • PKD is diagnosed through tests including urinalysis, abdominal ultrasounds, abdominal MRI scans or abdominal CT scans.

    Associated Conditions

    • PKD is associated with cysts in the liver, pancreas and testes, brain aneurysms and colon diverticula. Approximately half of people with PKD develop cysts on the liver.

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