Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder marked by the growth of many fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in your kidneys. These cysts can grow to replace normal kidney tissue over time, leading to ...

Many benign kidney tumors don’t cause symptoms. But when symptoms do occur, they can include blood in the urine and pain in the lower back or between the ribs and hips. Benign kidney tumors are ...

Dr. Kopyt is a paid consultant of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Family history often reveals important health information for individuals. This history can be used as a roadmap for important ...

Due to the variety of kidney conditions out there and the differences in how children respond to symptoms, kidney conditions in children may be hard to notice outside of a doctor’s office. Saland ...

Vrindavan-based spiritual leader is followed by many for his guidance. However, he has been battling serious health ...

Spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj is reportedly battling polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic disorder causing cysts to grow in his kidneys, leading to both kidneys failing. He is undergoing ...

ABINGTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- To treat or not to treat? It's a common dilemma when cysts and masses are found by accident during tests for other medical conditions. A new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center ...

Having PKD increases the risk of brain aneurysms. This is due to several factors, including the genetic aspects of PKD and its effect on blood pressure. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a hereditary ...

Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ...

The parallel-group, randomized trial of 97 participants found no significant increase in gastrointestinal symptoms over 24 months, according to Ronald Perrone, MD, of Tufts Medical Center in Boston, ...