Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a mutation when cysts, full of fluid, form in the kidneys. PKD affects six-hundred thousand people in the United States and leads to ninety percent of all kidney failure. America has a ratio of approximately four-hundred out of every one-thousand people devolope Polycystic Kidney Disease. Polycystic Kidney Disease patients receive Urinary Tract Infections regularly and have lower defense against infections, some, may cause death.

This genetic mutation was discovered by the British physician Richard Bright. Richard was born at 29 Queen's Square, Bristol, England, September 28, 1789. He was most commonly known for his research of research of kidney diseases with Polycystic Kidney Disease being one of them. Richard was also known for researching and experimenting human genetics on his free time. It is unknown when he officially discover Polycystic Kidney Disease.

The common symptoms of this disease are; often headaches, back or side pains. High blood pressure, increase in your abdomen size, often urination, blood in your urine, kidney stones, kidney failure, and Urinary Tract Infections or kidney infections. If the symptoms commonly occur it is highly recommended to go to your doctor with your concern.

When visiting the doctor, they usually will start by asking a series of questions. Questions will include your past medical history, questions asking about your symptoms and the severity of them, and if any of your family has had or currently has Polycystic Kidney Disease. If your medical history and symptoms relate you to PKD the doctor will send you for further testing.

Further testing toward the diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease includes an ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), genetic testing, or more than one of these.

Many people live for years without knowing they have PKD. This happens because the physical appearance of a person may not change for years if the mutation is...