What is Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. Symptoms vary in severity and age of onset but usually develop between the ages of 30 and 40. ADPKD is a progressive disease.
How do members experience Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*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 Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease*
Who has Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 29 |