Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) can develop gradually and cause some
complications, including high blood pressure, liver cysts, development of an
aneurysm in the brain, etc. following are more information about these
complications caused by Complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
Infections Common Complications With PKD
Kidney infections, urinary tract infections are easy caused. However, the
damage of them to kidney functions is also considerable.
High blood pressure (hypertension) Life Threatening Complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common complication of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), occurring
in 60 to 70 percent of people. It is often diagnosed early in the course of the
disease, before there are any signs of renal failure. High blood pressure will
aggravate the condition of PKD and increase the risk of heart disease and
stroke.
Liver cysts Complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease(PKD)
The cysts can spread to other organs if PKD is not controlled and treated.
Liver cysts are the most common complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), about 50% patients who are diagnosed with PKD also have liver cysts. And
the morbidity of it increases to 70% when the patients have been after the age
of 60.
Kidney stones
Kidney stones occur in about 20 percent of people with polycystic kidney
disease. For patients with PKD, when they feel painful in low back, especially
when the pain become serious and blood in urine can be seen by the naked eyes,
it may be caused by kidney stone, and the sufferers had better take some related
examinations to know what’s going on.How to Shrink the Cyst With Polycystic Kidney Disease(PKD)
Development of an aneurysm in the brain
People with polycystic kidney disease have a higher risk of aneurysm,
especially those younger than age 50.
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) needs to be treated early. Early treatment
has better treatment effects and complications could be prevented
effectively.