Medullary Cystic Disease Learning Center
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Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is a hereditary disorder in which cysts in the center of each kidney cause the kidneys to gradually lose their ability to work. |
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Symptoms
Early in the disease, symptoms may include: Excessive urination (polyuria; Low blood pressure; Need to urinate at nig...
Causes
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is very similar to the childhood disease familial juvenile nephronophthisis (N...
Tests
Laboratory tests that may be done include: 24-hour urine volume; Blood pressure measurement (may be low; BUN (blood u...
Treatments
There is no cure for this disease. At first, treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, reducing complications, and s...
Complications
Anemia; Cardiac tamponade; Changes in glucose metabolism; Changes in electrolyte levels ( hyperkalemia; Congestive he...
Prevention
This is an inherited disorder, but the way it is inherited varies. Prevention may not be possible.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have any symptoms of medullary cystic disease.
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