Guide To Treating Polycystic Kidney Disease
One of the most prevalent life-threatening genetic diseases is polycystic kidney disease. In fact, it is in the top five causes of kidney failure. Polycystic kidney disease is characterized by a chronic development of cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys. The groups of these cysts are called clusters, and these clusters make the kidneys grow larger than normal over time as well as decreasing the functioning of the kidneys. While most of the cyst clusters manifest themselves in both kidneys, they can develop in other organs of the body like the liver. The biggest risk polycystic kidney disease poses is kidney failure, followed by high blood pressure, and abnormalities of the heart valves. If left untreated or if treated improperly, polycystic kidney disease will eventually lead to death.