{"id":39154,"date":"2026-10-15T15:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/patologia\/renal-cystic-disease\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:09:27","slug":"renal-cystic-disease","status":"publish","type":"patologies","link":"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/en\/patologia\/renal-cystic-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Renal cystic disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_248076969\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1072334199\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1072334199 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-large row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1780822782\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-252361425\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1326109535\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/en\/\">Inici<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1326109535 {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-1326109535 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1797116820\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1797116820 {\n  padding-top: 100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2041798204\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2068741729\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_497697160\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/imagoPuigvert.png\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_497697160 {\n  width: 25%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #image_497697160 {\n    width: 8%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4270410817\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h1>Renal cystic disease<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4270410817 {\n  font-size: 2rem;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-4270410817 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4270410817 {\n    font-size: 3rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_248076969 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  min-height: 450px;\n}\n#section_248076969 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: #dee5e8;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #section_248076969 {\n    min-height: 500px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_45309665\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1979753101\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-444217873\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-3 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"is-sticky-column\"><div class=\"is-sticky-column__inner\">\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#beced3;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-701402695\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-701402695 {\n  padding-top: 50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-923169360\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><p><a href=\"#que_es\">&gt; What is it?<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#simptomes\">&gt; Symptoms<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#causes\">&gt; Causes and risk factors<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#diagnostic\">&gt; How do we diagnose it?<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#tractament\">&gt; How do we treat it?<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#prevencio\">&gt; Prevention tips<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#viure_amb\">&gt; Living with the disease<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#equip\">&gt; Organization and care team<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#recerca\">&gt; Our research lines<\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p><a href=\"#faqs\">&gt; Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-923169360 {\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n<style>\n#col-444217873 > .is-sticky-column > .is-sticky-column__inner > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 0px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1759548860\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-9\"  data-animate=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width\"  id=\"row-481485422\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2129861927\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #que\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#que\" data-title=\"What is it?\"><a name=\"que\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3226405859\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"que_es\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--que_es\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">What is it?<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><p class=\"isselectedend\">Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary genetic disorder characterized by the progressive formation of multiple fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. These cysts can increase in size and enlarge the kidneys, progressively reducing healthy kidney tissue and their ability to function properly. It can lead to chronic kidney disease and also affect other organs, especially the liver. The two main forms are autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common, and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), much less common and generally appearing in childhood.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/patologia\/malalties-renals-hereditaries\/\">Hereditary Kidney Diseases or HKD<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3226405859 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2129861927 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-2129861927 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1218564308\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#dee5e8;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Simptomes\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Simptomes\" data-title=\"Symptoms\"><a name=\"Simptomes\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3534426484\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"simptomes\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--simptomes\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">Symptoms<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><p>The symptoms and the age of onset can vary greatly depending on the type of renal cystic disease and its progression.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The autosomal dominant form may go unnoticed for years, while the autosomal recessive form usually manifests during pregnancy, childhood, or the early years of life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The most common symptoms and manifestations may include:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High blood pressure (hypertension):<\/strong> it is a frequent manifestation of renal cystic disease and may appear before kidney function significantly declines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abdominal, lumbar, or flank pain:<\/strong> it may be related to the increase in size of the kidneys or cysts, or with complications such as bleeding, infection, or kidney stones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood in the urine (hematuria):<\/strong> it may occur when a cyst bleeds or ruptures, although it can also have other causes that need medical evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urinary tract infections or cyst infections:<\/strong> people with renal cystic disease may experience urinary tract infections and, in some cases, infection of a renal cyst.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kidney stones or stones in the kidney (lithiasis):<\/strong> they can cause intense colicky pain and, sometimes, blood in the urine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased abdominal size:<\/strong> it may occur when the kidneys or other organs affected by cysts significantly increase in volume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatigue, nausea, or other symptoms of chronic kidney disease:<\/strong> they may appear as the kidneys&#8217; ability to filter blood decreases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Renal cystic disease may also present <strong>manifestations outside the kidneys<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Depending on the type, cysts may appear in the liver or other abnormalities. In the autosomal recessive form, liver involvement is particularly relevant and, in the most severe cases, kidney problems may begin before birth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3534426484 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1218564308 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1218564308 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1708125445\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Causes\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Causes\" data-title=\"Causes \/ risk factors and types\"><a name=\"Causes\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1370190276\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"causes\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--causes\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">Causes and risk factors<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><h2>Main causes:<\/h2>\n<p>Renal cystic disease is a genetic disorder caused by alterations in genes involved in the development and functioning of the kidneys. Usually, these alterations are inherited from parents, although in some cases they may appear spontaneously (de novo mutations). Non-hereditary forms with multiple renal cysts correspond to other cystic diseases and not to true renal cystic disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Risk factors:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family history of renal cystic disease:<\/strong> having a father, mother, or other affected relatives increases the likelihood of having inherited a genetic alteration related to the disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Being a carrier of an associated genetic mutation:<\/strong> the risk of developing the disease depends on the type of mutation and the inheritance pattern.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consanguinity between parents:<\/strong> may increase the likelihood of autosomal recessive forms, as it facilitates both parents being carriers of the same rare genetic alteration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>De novo mutation:<\/strong> in a small proportion of cases, the disease may appear without family history because the mutation has originated spontaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Types of renal cystic disease:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Autosomal dominant renal cystic disease (ADPKD):<\/strong> it is the most common form. It is enough to inherit one altered copy of the gene for the disease to develop, which usually manifests in adulthood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Autosomal recessive renal cystic disease (ARPKD):<\/strong> it is much less common and requires inheriting two altered copies of the gene, one from each parent. It usually manifests during gestation, childhood, or the early years of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1370190276 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1708125445 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1708125445 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1696228656\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#dee5e8;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Com\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Com\" data-title=\"How do we diagnose it?\"><a name=\"Com\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3026711414\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"diagnostic\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--diagnostic\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">How do we diagnose it?<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><p>El diagn\u00f2stic de la poliquistosi renal combina els antecedents personals i familiars, les proves d\u2019imatge, les an\u00e0lisis de sang i d\u2019orina i, en determinats casos, l\u2019estudi gen\u00e8tic. La manera de confirmar el diagn\u00f2stic pot variar segons l\u2019edat, els antecedents familiars i el tipus de poliquistosi que se sospita.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family history and clinical history:<\/strong><br \/>\nKnowing if there are other family members with renal cystic disease, kidney cysts, or kidney disease is especially important, as it is a genetically inherited condition. Symptoms, age of onset, and possible manifestations in other organs are also assessed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imaging tests:<\/strong><br \/>\nRenal ultrasound is one of the main tests to detect cysts and assess the size and structure of the kidneys. In some cases, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used, which provide more detailed images.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood and urine tests:<\/strong><br \/>\nThese allow for the assessment of kidney function, detection of possible associated abnormalities, and monitoring. Among other parameters, serum creatinine can be determined and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated, which approximately indicates the kidneys&#8217; ability to filter blood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genetic study:<\/strong><br \/>\nIt can help confirm the genetic origin of the disease and identify the responsible alteration, especially when imaging diagnosis is inconclusive, there is no clear family history, or it is important to know the inheritance pattern. It can also be useful for providing genetic counseling to the affected person and their family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3026711414 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1696228656 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1696228656 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-606970214\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #tractem\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#tractem\" data-title=\"How do we treat it?\"><a name=\"tractem\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4070207427\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"tractament\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--tractament\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">How do we treat it?<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><p>Currently, the treatment of renal polycystosis aims to <strong>preserve kidney function, control symptoms, and prevent or treat complications<\/strong>. The follow-up is adapted to the type of polycystosis, age, kidney function, and the manifestations presented by each person.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blood pressure control:<\/strong><br \/>\nHypertension is common in some forms of polycystosis, and adequately controlling it is important to protect kidney function and reduce cardiovascular risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring kidney function:<\/strong><br \/>\nPeriodic checks of blood pressure, lab tests, and imaging studies are performed according to each patient&#8217;s needs. This follow-up allows for the detection of changes in kidney function and early action in the face of possible complications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment of complications:<\/strong><br \/>\nUrinary infections or cyst infections, kidney stones (lithiasis), pain, or bleeding within the cysts require specific treatment. In selected cases, if a cyst causes significant pain or other problems, it may be necessary to consider procedures to treat it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment of chronic kidney disease:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf kidney function decreases, standard measures are applied to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and treat its complications. When the disease reaches very advanced stages, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attention to manifestations outside the kidney:<\/strong><br \/>\nSome forms of polycystosis can affect other organs, especially the liver. The follow-up and treatment of these manifestations depend on the type of disease and may require the coordinated participation of different specialists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genetic counseling:<\/strong><br \/>\nSince it is an inherited disease, genetic counseling can help affected individuals and their families understand the inheritance pattern, the risk of transmission, and the options available in each situation. Fundaci\u00f3 Puigvert has specific expertise and a Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory for the diagnosis of hereditary kidney diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4070207427 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-606970214 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-606970214 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1248100593\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#dee5e8;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Consells\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Consells\" data-title=\"Prevention tips\"><a name=\"Consells\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3562897666\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"prevencio\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--prevencio\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">Prevention tips<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><blockquote><p>Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic condition and, therefore, <strong>it cannot be prevented from occurring<\/strong> when the responsible alteration exists. However, measures can be taken to reduce the risk of complications and protect kidney function for a longer time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control blood pressure:<\/strong><br \/>\nHigh blood pressure can promote the deterioration of kidney function. Keeping it well controlled is one of the most important measures to protect the kidneys and reduce cardiovascular risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain healthy lifestyle habits:<\/strong><br \/>\nEngaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, and following a balanced diet contribute to protecting renal and cardiovascular health. Recommendations should be adapted to the age, health status, and kidney function of each person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid factors that may harm the kidneys:<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is important to avoid self-medication and consult before taking medications or products that may affect kidney function, especially when kidney disease already exists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have regular medical follow-up:<\/strong><br \/>\nPeriodic checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and imaging tests allow for early detection of possible complications and adaptation of follow-up to the evolution of the disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider genetic counseling:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen polycystic kidney disease exists in a family, genetic counseling can help understand the inheritance pattern, the risk of transmission, and the diagnostic options available for other family members. Fundaci\u00f3 Puigvert has a Molecular Genetics Laboratory specialized in hereditary kidney diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3562897666 {\n  line-height: 1.15;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1248100593 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 5% 30px 5%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1248100593 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 15% 30px 10%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1486612400\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Viure\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Viure\" data-title=\"Living with the disease\"><a name=\"Viure\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2865792123\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><div id=\"viure_amb\" class=\"pato-seccio pato-seccio--viure_amb\"><h2 class=\"pato-seccio__titol\">Living with the disease<\/h2><div class=\"pato-seccio__contingut\"><p>Renal polycystosis can evolve very differently from one person to another. <strong>Regular follow-up and a good understanding of the disease help anticipate complications, preserve kidney function, and maintain the highest possible quality of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow the indicated controls:<\/strong><br \/>\nPeriodic visits allow for monitoring blood pressure, kidney function, the size and evolution of cysts, and possible manifestations in other organs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay active:<\/strong><br \/>\nRegular physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular health and helps control weight and blood pressure. The type of exercise should be adapted to each person, and if the kidneys are significantly enlarged, it may be necessary to avoid activities with a risk of significant blows to the abdomen or lower back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take care of your diet:<\/strong><br \/>\nA balanced diet with moderate salt intake helps control blood pressure. If chronic kidney disease exists, recommendations regarding proteins, potassium, phosphorus, or fluids should be individualized based on kidney function and lab results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consult in case of new symptoms:<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is important to inform the healthcare team if intense or persistent pain, blood in the urine (hematuria), fever, urinary infection symptoms, or other relevant changes occur that may indicate a complication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn about the disease and family risk:<\/strong><br \/>\nKnowing the type of polycystosis and its inheritance pattern can help both the affected person and the family make informed decisions about follow-up and, when necessary, genetic testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>At Fundaci\u00f3 Puigvert, individuals with hereditary kidney diseases have access to a specialized approach that integrates <strong>Clinical Nephrology, genetic diagnosis, genetic counseling, and multidisciplinary follow-up<\/strong>, with personalized protocols based on each patient&#8217;s characteristics.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Patient associations and support resources:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Seek support from patient associations and programs of activities aimed at patients and their emotional environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>In Catalonia:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airg-e.org\">AIRG<\/a> \u2013 Association for Information and Research on Genetic Kidney Diseases:<\/strong> is probably the most specific reference for PQRAD. It is based in Barcelona and works with individuals affected by genetic kidney diseases and their families. It has specific materials on autosomal dominant renal polycystosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alcerbarcelona.org\/\">ALCER Barcelona<\/a>:<\/strong> association supporting individuals with chronic kidney disease and their families, offering psychological, social, nutritional support, and support groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ader.org\/\">ADER \u2013 Kidney Patients Association<\/a>:<\/strong> entity based in Barcelona linked to supporting individuals with kidney disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaume Arn\u00f3 Renal Foundation:<\/strong> entity in Lleida that offers support and resources to individuals with kidney disease and their families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>At the national level:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AIRG-Spain:<\/strong> although based in Barcelona, it has national coverage and specializes in genetic kidney diseases. The Spanish Society of Nephrology identifies it as a reference patient association within its Group of Hereditary Kidney Diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alcer.org\/\">National ALCER Federation<\/a>:<\/strong> groups more than fifty associations from across the State and represents individuals with chronic kidney disease, on dialysis, or transplanted. It also actively participates in initiatives related to PQRAD.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enfermedades-raras.org\">FEDER \u2013 Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases<\/a>:<\/strong> can be useful as a complementary resource for individuals with rare hereditary kidney diseases and for locating specialized entities. 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Usually, the alteration is transmitted within the family, but in some cases, a new mutation (de novo) may appear without known family history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Having cysts in the kidneys means having renal polycystosis?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Simple renal cysts are common, especially with age, and do not equate to having renal polycystosis. There are also other acquired cystic diseases. The diagnosis depends on the number and distribution of the cysts, age, family history, and other findings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does renal polycystosis always affect both kidneys?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn classic hereditary forms, the cysts usually affect both kidneys, although the quantity, size, and progression can vary greatly from one person to another.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can one have renal polycystosis and not have symptoms?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Some people may go many years without noticing any symptoms, especially in autosomal dominant renal polycystosis. The disease can be detected through imaging tests, high blood pressure, or family studies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does renal polycystosis always cause kidney failure?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot necessarily. The evolution is very variable. Some people maintain adequate kidney function for many years, while in others, the disease may progress to advanced chronic kidney disease. Read more about: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fundaciopuigvert.org\/patologia\/malaltia-renal-cronica-o-mrc\/\">Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it affect other organs besides the kidneys?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Depending on the type of polycystosis, cysts or alterations may appear in other organs, especially the liver. Some extrarenal manifestations are more characteristic of specific forms and require specific monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should family members get tested?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen there is a diagnosis of renal polycystosis, it may be advisable to evaluate other family members. The type of tests and the most appropriate timing depend on age, inheritance pattern, and the situation of each person. Genetic counseling can help make this decision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can renal polycystosis be cured?<\/strong><br \/>\nCurrently, there is no treatment that eliminates the genetic cause of all forms of renal polycystosis. 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