Polycystic Kidney Disease isn't a familiar name to most of us, but the disease is the second most common genetic disease - only breast cancer affects more people.
On Saturday, Sept. 15 volunteers will Walk for PKD at Southlake Town Square. Top fund raisers will win prizes and they'll be plenty of food and fun for all participants. Visit www.pkdcure.org for more information or to make a donation.
The disease causes cysts to grow on the kidneys, enlarging the kidney, normally the size of a fist, to the size of a football and eventually causing kidney failure.. PKD affects 1 in 500 newborns, children and adults reguardless of sex, age, race or ethnic origin.
Common symptoms of ADPKD include high blood pressure, pain in the back, side or stomach, blood in the urine, kidney stones, frequent urinary tract infections, a family history of kidney problems, heart problems or strokes. Anyone experiencing one or more of these symptoms should see a doctor.
Here's a great YouTube video about PKD: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XKa6Te3OLTU
