What is autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease?
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by cysts in the kidneys. Patients with the autosomal recessive trait type present with progressive renal failure early in life.
How do members experience autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 recessive polycystic kidney disease*
Who has autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 16 |