ARPKD Symptoms

ARPKD, also knonw as autosomal recessive PKD. Symptoms of autosomal recessive PKD can begin before birth. In most cases, the earlier the onset, the more severe the outcome. There are four types of autosomal recessive PKD, depending upon how old your child is when she begins experiencing symptoms:
perinatal form- seen at birth
neonatal form- seen within the first month of life
infantile form- seen between age 3 and 6 months
juvenile form- seen after age 1
Symptoms of autosomal recessive PKD your child may experience include:
urinary tract infections
delayed development
respiratory problems due to extreme kidney enlargement
small stature
protruding abdomen
frequent urination
back pain
high blood pressure
kidney cysts
pain in sides
Children born with autosomal recessive PKD may develop kidney failure within a few years and often experience the following:
urinary tract infections
high blood pressure
frequent urination
The disease also usually affects the liver, spleen, and pancreas, resulting in low blood cell counts, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids.for more info, you can email to kidneyask@hotmail.com