Kidney Problems

With growing population, maladies are still emerging all over the world. Medical science has developed exponentially in the last century and some remarkable breakthroughs have been achieved; for example, Penicillin, open-heart surgery, and human organ transplants.
But there is still much to be done, specially to combat genetic and hereditary diseases. Polycystic Kidney Disease is also a genetic problem.

The Basis of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

In this disease, many cysts start developing in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid, which gradually keep growing, until the kidneys are blocked and eventually lead to complete failure.
PKD is identified in three different forms:

Autosomal Dominant

In this form indications of the problem commonly come forward betwixt the age of 30 to 40, but sometimes can develop at a young age.

Autosomal Recessive

ARPKD is not common it is hereditary. Its symptoms can start at the earliest age, might even when the child is not born.

Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

Or ACKD builds up with other prolonged dysfunctions, it particularly strikes those who have been suffering from kidney failure, and are dependent upon dialysis. This is not a genetically transferred disease.