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Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet - Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet

This eMedTV article explains that despite some promising findings from previous animal studies, there is currently no polycystic kidney disease diet that has been shown to affect how many cysts develop or how large they become.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Genetics

This eMedTV overview of polycystic kidney disease genetics describes how mutations in the PKD1, PKD2, and PKHD1 genes cause the two inherited forms of the disease. This page also lists causes of acquired cystic kidney disease, which isn't genetic.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Research

As this eMedTV page explains, polycystic kidney disease research aims to better understand the genetics of the disease and find out if new treatments are safe and effective. This page outlines the possible benefits of taking part in clinical trials.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Symptoms

This part of the eMedTV library covers possible polycystic kidney disease symptoms, including pain in the back and the sides, high blood pressure, and kidney stones, among other things. This page lists symptoms for all three types of the disease.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment

As this eMedTV Web page explains, polycystic kidney disease treatment focuses on treating the disease's symptoms and complications, and can include medicine and surgery to reduce pain; antibiotics to treat infections; and kidney transplantation.