This document is still under initial construction. I apologize for any missing links or incomplete data. The Glossary is a listing of terms related to this section. That is, the progressive enlargement of these innumerable cysts on the kidneys crowd out normal kidney tissue, eventually causing renal dysfunction. Because the kidney's function is to remove waste products from the body, end-stage PKD causes the body to become poisoned by its own waste products.
Individual cysts can enlarge to the size of hen's eggs or even baseballs.
Cysts are not limited to just the kidneys, but can also develop in the liver and the pancreas . However, these cysts seldom cause these other organs serious trouble. PKD is a genetically passed disease . Fatigue, or a general feeling of tiredness. Frequent urination, headaches, or urinary tract infections.