Patient's question:
What are the complications caused by polycystic kidney disease?Doctor's answer:
The complications of polycystic kidney disease include:1. Hematuria: Due to the continuous growth of cysts affecting the renal area, polycystic kidney disease patients may experience kidney damage. A minority of patients may develop persistent gross hematuria, which is rare but can be life-threatening.
2. Hypertension or recurrent urinary tract infections
3. Kidney stones: Generally, polycystic kidney disease patients may experience dull or colicky pain accompanied by gross hematuria, which indicates the presence of kidney stones.