Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.

431 Members
2,164 Posts
0 Online
Kidneys & Bladder
/ Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group

Hernia

NVBobby
NVBobby
Has anyone have a abdominal hernia from the kidneys getting larger>>???
deleted_user
deleted_user
hiatal hernias are common with PKD and can cause difficulty with digestion.
norma67
norma67
Yes, I have had several of them and actually just recovered recently from a killer hernia surgery! They are very common, all of my children suffer with them as well and they all have PKD :(
NVBobby
NVBobby
I'm sorry to hear that Norma..
My doctor is referring me to a surgeon.
norma67
norma67
Normally, hernia surgery is a piece of cake but probably because I am old, (hehe). No way baby, I had a lot of difficulties, but don't worry, yours will be fine!

Lots of love,
Norma ...
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • deleted_user

    Diamox allergies?? (Sulfa Allergies)

    Posted by: deleted_user
    Last Reply: Iafaforallergy
    4
    Is anyone here allergic to Sulfa that is currently taking Diamox? I have been diagnosed with IH now for almost 2 years. I am allergic to Sulfa drugs meaning that my throat will swell up so my Neurologist put me on Topamax. I was suffering from major loud whoosing noises and the topamax helped that but everyday I still hear those mainly between 6 - 12 pm. I am at my wits end and have not went...
  • deleted_user

    Food Allergy?

    Posted by: deleted_user
    Last Reply: Iafaforallergy
    7
    My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...