Chronic pain is a common challenge when you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). But there are many treatment options to help you manage your pain and other symptoms so you can ...

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common form of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). There’s no cure for ADPKD yet. Your doctor may prescribe medications, lifestyle changes ...

A MAN has lodged an official complaint against doctors at Southend Hospital, claiming they failed to spot a two-and-a-half-inch cyst on his kidney. David Dyer, 40, of Marden Ash, Laindon, ended up ...

Cysts can form in the kidney for many reasons, and most such cysts are benign (non-cancerous). However, in some instances a cyst may become enlarged to the point that it causes pain, obstructs the ...

Back pain is a ubiquitous complaint, often dismissed as a consequence of poor posture or the natural aging process. However, this common ailment can sometimes be a harbinger of more serious health ...

Kidney cancer is moderately common, the sixth-most prevalent cancer diagnosis for men and women. Benjamin L. Maughan, MD, PharmD, assistant professor in the division of medical oncology, answers ...

Dr. Kopyt is a paid consultant of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Family history often reveals important health information for individuals. This history can be used as a roadmap for important ...

A 46-year-old man who recently moved to the area was referred to the nephrology clinic for kidney cysts. He was found to have multiple cysts in the left kidney at age 27 for which he was referred to ...