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- Q What increases my risk for nephronophthisis?
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Nephronophthisis is inherited. Therefore, the only known risk factor is a family history of the disease. A family history of consanguinity, meaning having parents who are closely related; early death; or renal disease is present in 67% of patients with... Full Answer
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- Q What problems can autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease cause?
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Aneurysm: An aneurysm is a ballooning or a bulge in a blood vessel. In patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD), cysts may begin to grow on blood vessels, leading to aneurysms. Aneurysms can cause blood... Full Answer
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- Q What may cause autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
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Inheritance: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD) is caused by mutations, or errors, in a patient's genes. The genes PKD1 and PKD2 have both been implicated in autosomal dominant PKD. It has been found that a mutation... Full Answer
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- Q What is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
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The kidney is an organ that filters waste and extra fluid from the blood and produces urine. Individuals have two kidneys, and they are located in the upper part of the abdomen. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD) is... Full Answer
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- Q How can autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease be prevented?
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There are currently no known ways to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD). However, genetic counseling is available to help prospective parents understand the risks of having a child with autosomal dominant PKD.You should... Full Answer
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- Q How is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease diagnosed?
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD) may be difficult to diagnose and may actually go unnoticed in patients for years. This is because the growth of cysts on the kidney may be slow, and it may take many years before any... Full Answer
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- Q What increases my risk for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD) is a dominant inherited genetic condition. Individuals have two copies of most genes (one inherited from the father and one from the mother). In a dominant genetic condition, only one... Full Answer
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- Q What are natural treatments for autosomal dominant PKD?
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Cranberry juice: Because the urinary tract connects to the kidney, urinary tract problems may occur in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant PKD). There are multiple studies of cranberry (juice or capsules) for... Full Answer
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- Q How can I reduce my risk of kidney disease?
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Follow these steps to help reduce your risk for developing kidney disease: Keep control of your blood sugar. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome, stay within blood sugar guidelines as instructed by your... Full Answer
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- Q What is polycystic kidney disease?
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder in which many cysts develop in the kidneys. The cysts are round, fluid-filled sacs that are not cancerous. Over time, the cysts grow larger and in greater number, damaging the kidneys and causing... Full Answer
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