What is Polycystic Kidney Disease?

A genetic disorder characterized by cysts in the kidneys. The more common type is autosomal dominant trait and usually appears at middle age. Patients with the autosomal recessive trait type present with progressive renal failure early in life.

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What is it like to have Polycystic Kidney?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Diazepam
Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), Pregabalin
Diphenhydramine, Zolpidem, Clonazepam
Ferrous sulfate, Folic Acid, Amantadine
Escitalopram, Bupropion, Citalopram

Who has Polycystic Kidney at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
66% Females
34% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 26
20-29 years 34
30-39 years 22
40-49 years 13
50-59 years 7
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 148
Not Diagnosed 6

These charts show data from Polycystic Kidney patients who have completed their condition history