Medullary cystic kidney disease 1

Overview

Medullary cystic kidney disease 1: A rare disorder characterized mainly by the development of kidney cysts and affects kidney function during adulthood. The disorder is caused by a genetic defect (chromosome 1q21). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Medullary cystic kidney disease 1 is av

Symptoms

  • Kidney cysts
  • Impaired kidney function
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Small kidneys
  • High uric acid level in blood
  • Anemia
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Uremia
  • Increased urination

Diagnosis

Home medical testing related to Medullary cystic kidney disease 1: * Bladder & Urinary Health: Home Testing: o Home Bladder Tests o Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Tests o Home Cystitis Tests o Home Kidney Tests o Home Urine Protein Tests (Kidney Function) o Home Prostate Cancer Tests * Kidney Health: Home Testing: o Home Microalbumin Tests (Kidney) o Home Urine Protein Tests (Kidney) o Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Tests

Prognosis

Prognosis of Medullary cystic kidney disease 1: end-stage kidney failure by 6th decade

Treatment

* Urinary & Bladder Specialists (Urology): Urology, Urological Surgery

* Kidney Health Specialists (Nephrology): Nephrology (Kidney Health), Pediatric Nephrology (Child Kidney Health) o Urology (Urinary/Bladder)