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Polycystic kidney disease history and symptoms

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The hallmark of polycystic kidney disease is flank or back pain. A positive family history of renal failure, cystic diseases, intracranial aneurysms is suggestive of polycystic kidney disease. The most common symptoms of polycystic kidney disease include hematuria, polyuria, nocturia and hypertension.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with polycystic kidney disease may have a positive history of:[1]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of polycystic kidney disease include:[2]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of polycystic kidney disease include:[3]

References

References

  1. ↑ Gabow PA (1993). “Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease”. N Engl J Med. 329 (5): 332–42. doi:10.1056/NEJM199307293290508. PMID 8321262.
  2. ↑ Torres VE, Harris PC, Pirson Y (2007). “Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease”. Lancet. 369 (9569): 1287–301. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60601-1. PMID 17434405.
  3. ↑ Baker A, King D, Marsh J, Makin A, Carr A, Davis C, Kirby C (October 2015). “Understanding the physical and emotional impact of early-stage ADPKD: experiences and perspectives of patients and physicians”. Clin Kidney J. 8 (5): 531–7. doi:10.1093/ckj/sfv060. PMC 4581379. PMID 26413277.

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: M. Khurram Afzal, MD [2], Serge Korjian,Yazan Daaboul