Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to form on the kidney. There are two different types of PKD. Combined, they are responsible for 5-10% of the patients who are diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease on dialysis. Types of PKD There are two types of PKD: Autosomal Dominant and Autosomal Recessive. Autosomal Dominant PKD is …
Top Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), you may be wondering how that came to be….and you’re not alone. About 14% of people in the US have CKD at any given time, so there are many others wondering the same thing. This disease of the kidneys describes a gradual loss of kidney function …