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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.
How do members experience polycystic kidney disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with polycystic 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 polycystic kidney disease*
Who has polycystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with polycystic 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.
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Treatments taken by people for polycystic kidney disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with polycystic kidney disease
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have polycystic kidney disease through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with polycystic kidney disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has polycystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?
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