Symptoms and Diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease

doi:10.36255/symptoms-diagnosis-polycystic-kidney-disease

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Published: May 28, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36255/symptoms-diagnosis-polycystic-kidney-disease

Keywords:

Chronic kidney disease symptoms in PKD, Diagnostic imaging techniques for PKD, Early detection strategies for Polycystic Kidney Disease, Genetic screening for Polycystic Kidney Disease, High blood pressure management in PKD, Kidney cyst growth in Polycystic Kidney Disease, Monitoring kidney function in PKD patients, PKD family history and screening, Polycystic Kidney Disease diagnosis methods, Symptoms progression in Polycystic Kidney Disease

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Exon Publications, Brisbane, Australia

ABSTRACT
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition that leads to the development of numerous cysts in the kidneys, causing various symptoms and complications. This chapter examines the common symptoms of PKD and the diagnostic methods used to identify the disease. First, it provides an overview of how symptoms like pain, high blood pressure, and kidney function decline manifest and progress, and then discusses diagnostic tools like imaging and genetic tests.

Cite as: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease. In: Polycystic Kidney Disease: Public Education. Brisbane (AU): Exon Publications; 2024. Online first 2024 May 28. ISBN: 978-0-6458663-8-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36255/symptoms-diagnosis-polycystic-kidney-disease