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Suggest Precautions With Polycystic Kidney Disease

My brother(age-21 years) is having a polycystic kidney disease.Now he is not facing any problem.but I want to know about the care that he should take to stay healthy.
My father has passed away as he is on dialysis and suffering from polycystic kidney disease.
Please guide us about this disease and precautions that we should take.
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
Your brother has APKD.This is a genetic disease inherited from parents.
All children should get an annual ultrasound scan,even if it's normal.
Once diagnosed,check urine routine and culture.
Blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,and electrolytes.
Normally it manifests in the fourth or fifth decades. It can lead to complications like,stones,infection,hematuria,other organ cysts and failure.
If you've any other doubts,send your doubts as a direct question to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Suggest Precautions With Polycystic Kidney Disease

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. Your brother has APKD.This is a genetic disease inherited from parents. All children should get an annual ultrasound scan,even if it s normal. Once diagnosed,check urine routine and culture. Blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,and electrolytes. Normally it manifests in the fourth or fifth decades. It can lead to complications like,stones,infection,hematuria,other organ cysts and failure. If you ve any other doubts,send your doubts as a direct question to me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.