Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite hasn't been good, and I've been a bit swollen. I feel weak all over. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. What is polycystic kidney disease in women?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic kidney disease is a congenital developmental abnormality, primarily caused by external stimuli, ionizing radiation, and other adverse effects during embryonic development, leading to abnormal renal tissue structure and recurrence of the condition. Generally, mild polycystic kidney disease shows no symptoms and is often discovered during health check-ups or ultrasound examinations for other conditions. If kidney function is normal, treatment is not immediately necessary, and regular follow-up checks are sufficient.