What is medullary cystic kidney disease?

Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an inherited condition in which cysts develop in the center of each kidney and eventually causes scarring and end stage renal disease. The kidneys function improperly and produce non concentrated urine.

How do members experience medullary cystic kidney disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with medullary cystic kidney disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for medullary cystic kidney disease*

Who has medullary cystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 3
40s 4
50s 4
60s 5
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 13