Content on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Mental Health and ADPKD

Learn more about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including what it is, how it affects your life, and how to improve your well-being.

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Living Kidney Donor Becomes Part of My Family

His daughter’s roommate freed Curtis Warfield from dialysis and disease by donating her kidney. Through support, he realized he wasn’t alone in this.

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An Inside Look

What causes these cysts in your kidneys? And how are they treated?

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Day to Day With ADPKD

ADPKD, or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, can cause severe pain, headaches, and more problems. What can you do to feel better and stay active? Find exercise and diet tips, pain management approaches, and coping skills to help you live your best life.

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Racial Barriers in Treatment and Care

Learn more about how racial disparities in health care affect Black people and other people of color with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

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How Your Condition May Change Over Time

Protect your kidneys and slow the progress of ADPKD by managing blood pressure and eating a healthy diet. Learn more.

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Tips to Manage Your Pain

Chronic pain is common for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), but there are treatment options to help you feel your best.

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Stages of This Condition

Do you know ADPKD causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in your kidneys? Learn the five stages of kidney disease based on your eGFR levels and what they mean. Find out what you can expect in each stage.

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Treatment Options

Find out the treatments for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Some may slow disease progression or ease pain. What you need to know about ADPKD treatments and your quality of life.

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Using a Dialysis Machine for Your Health

If you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), you may need dialysis at some point. Here’s what to expect.

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Navigating the Kidney Transplant Process

Getting a kidney transplant: How long it takes, how to get on the kidney donor list, and what happens during and after a kidney transplant.

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Healthy Eating With ADPKD

Find out what healthy choices you can make if you have ADPKD. Can too much salt and protein can make your kidney disease worse?

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What About Pregnancy?

Find out what are the risks of pregnancy and having autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)? How will your baby be affected by it? Could you lose your kidney function?