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There is one genetic-related kidney condition which happen in young population and always terrifying the one whom experienced, so-called \u201cPolycystic kidney disease\u201d. It is a state of several cystic lesions all over the kidney organ. Today, I will clarify everything you must know about this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urology center Bangkok hospital Thailand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking online<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:02-310-3009\">02-310-3009<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samitivej Sriracha hospital Chonburi&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:088-022-1445\">088-022-1445<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"4645\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/de\/2022\/01\/14\/polycystic-kidney-disease\/kidney-cyst-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;kidney Cyst disease and  Normal kidney.Vector illustrations&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1512818753&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;kidney Cyst&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Polycystic kidney disease is a state of several cystic lesions all over the kidney organ.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Polycystic kidney disease is a state of several cystic lesions all over the kidney organ.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Polycystic kidney disease\" class=\"wp-image-4645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cystic-kidney.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Polycystic kidney disease is a state of several cystic lesions all over the kidney organ.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polycystic kidney disease has prevalence rate between 1 in 500 to 1 in 4,000. It is the most frequent genetic-related cause of renal failure. At the age of 60 years, 50% of patients need a renal replacement therapy (either hemodialysis or kidney transplantation). It is mostly asymptomatic in childhood and become symptomatic during 3rd or 4th decade of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"4642\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/de\/2022\/01\/14\/polycystic-kidney-disease\/dna-medical-background\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;3D DNA strands on an abstract background&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1441629781&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DNA medical background&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"It is the most frequent genetic-related cause of renal failure.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is the most frequent genetic-related cause of renal failure.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Polycystic kidney disease genetic\" class=\"wp-image-4642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Genetic-related.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It is the most frequent genetic-related cause of renal failure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no distinguishing incidentally between male and female. When time goes by, the kidney size and the cysts size will get growing, these are why patient will experience clinical symptoms when getting older. Here are the problems which patients can be experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Complicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532934\/\">Polycystic kidney disease<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Episodic of flank pain from\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bleeding cyst \u2013 Bloody urination may be a clue for this.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Infected cyst \u2013 Fever may be a clue for this.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Kidney stone \u2013 20% of kidney stones are reported in Polycystic kidney disease patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"4641\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/de\/2022\/01\/14\/polycystic-kidney-disease\/young-thai-asian-woman-suffering-low-back-pain-and-waist-lumbar-pain-when-walking-up-the-stairs\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;E-M10&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Young thai asian woman suffering low back pain and waist lumbar pain when walking up the stairs.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1574248753&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Young thai asian woman suffering low back pain and waist lumbar pain when walking up the stairs.&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Episodic of flank pain is an example of symptomatic condition.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Episodic of flank pain is an example of symptomatic condition.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Polycystic kidney disease flank pain\" class=\"wp-image-4641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flank-pain.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Episodic of flank pain is an example of symptomatic condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Urinary tract infection \u2013 is a common issue in Polycystic kidney disease patients. It can possibly manifest at any area of urinary tract system.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute pyelonephritis \u2013 Infection of kidney itself.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Acute cystitis \u2013 Infection of urinary bladder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hypertension \u2013 is the most common comorbidity of Polycystic kidney disease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"4643\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/de\/2022\/01\/14\/polycystic-kidney-disease\/digital-blood-pressure-monitor-on-wooden-table-medical-electronic-tonometer-check-blood-pressure\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Digital Blood Pressure Monitor on wooden table , Medical electronic tonometer check blood pressure&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1608192721&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Digital Blood Pressure Monitor on wooden table , Medical electronic tonometer check blood pressure&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hypertension is the most common comorbidity of Polycystic kidney disease.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hypertension is the most common comorbidity of Polycystic kidney disease.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Polycystic kidney disease hypertension\" class=\"wp-image-4643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/High-blood-pressure.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hypertension is the most common comorbidity of Polycystic kidney disease.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Renal failure \u2013 patients with Polycystic kidney disease cannot avoid an end stage of renal failure when they are aging. 77% of patients which age 50 years can live with their own kidney function and only 52% at age 73.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polycystic kidney disease is not a serious medical condition if the patient can figure out the disease well. Regular follow up with specialist and earlier detection for any possibly complications are more likely the key to prolong patient\u2019s kidney function. Any questions, you can discuss with your trusted urologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit my official website <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Polycystic Kidney Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is polycystic kidney disease and who does it affect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition in which numerous fluid-filled cysts develop throughout both kidneys. It affects both men and women equally, with a prevalence of 1 in 500 to 1 in 4,000. The disease is usually asymptomatic in childhood and begins causing symptoms in the 3rd or 4th decade of life as the kidneys and cysts gradually enlarge. It is the most common genetic cause of renal failure, with 50% of patients requiring dialysis or transplantation by age 60.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What symptoms and complications can polycystic kidney disease cause?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main complications include episodic flank pain (from bleeding cysts, infected cysts, or kidney stones \u2014 which occur in 20% of PKD patients), urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis and cystitis), hypertension (the most common comorbidity), and progressive renal failure. Bloody urine suggests a bleeding cyst; fever suggests an infected cyst. Progressive kidney enlargement is what drives most of these complications over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a treatment for polycystic kidney disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is currently no cure for PKD, but the condition can be managed effectively with regular specialist follow-up. Management focuses on blood pressure control (to slow kidney function decline), treating infections promptly, managing kidney stones, and monitoring for complications. Early detection and consistent surveillance are key to prolonging kidney function. End-stage renal failure is eventually managed with hemodialysis or kidney transplantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease or have a family history and would like a specialist evaluation, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\">Book a Consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is polycystic kidney disease and who does it affect?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"PKD is a genetic condition causing multiple cysts in both kidneys, affecting men and women equally (prevalence 1 in 500-4,000). Usually asymptomatic in childhood, symptoms emerge in the 3rd-4th decade. 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