Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (Cont.)

Treating Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease

Medicines can control high blood pressure in people with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, and antibiotics can cure urinary tract infections. Eating increased amounts of nutritious food improves growth in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. In some cases, growth hormones are used. In response to kidney failure, autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease patients must receive dialysis or transplantation.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD