See dialysis . These cysts take over and destroy working kidney tissue. PKD may cause chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease . The presence of protein in the urine , indicating that the kidneys are not working properly. A renal disease is a disease of the kidneys.
Renal failure means the kidneys have stopped working properly.
The absence or severe malformation of one or both kidneys . A type of kidney cancer. Many simple cysts are harmless, while other types can seriously damage the kidneys. Weak bones caused by poorly working kidneys . Renal osteodystrophy is a common problem for people on dialysis who have high phosphate levels or insufficient vitamin D supplementation.