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Medullary cystic disease is a hereditary disorder in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function because of cysts in the medulla (center) of each kidney.
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Symptoms
Early in the disease, symptoms may include: Excessive urination (polyuria; Low blood pressure; Need to urinate at night...
Causes
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is very similar to the childhood disease familial juvenile nephronophthisis (NPH...
Tests
Laboratory tests that may be done include: 24-hour urine volume; Blood pressure measurement (may be low; BUN (blood ure...
Treatments
There is no cure for this disease. At first, treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, reducing complications, and slo...
Complications
Anemia; Cardiac tamponade; Changes in glucose metabolism; Changes in electrolyte levels ( hyperkalemia; Congestive hear...
Prevention
This is an inherited disorder, but the way it is inherited varies. Prevention may not be possible.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have any symptoms of medullary cystic disease.
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