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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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 medullary cystic kidney disease*
Who has medullary cystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 13 |