What is Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. Symptoms vary in severity and age of onset but usually develop between the ages of 30 and 40. ADPKD is a progressive disease.

How do members experience Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease*

Who has Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 6
40s 11
50s 14
60s 11
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 31