Are polycystic kidneys hereditary?

Polycystic kidney is a congenital genetic disorder that is inherited. The pathogenesis of polycystic kidney is unknown, and it is divided into infantile type and adult type. Infantile polycystic kidney is autosomal recessive, and renal or hepatic insufficiency can be seen in childhood, and most of them die at an early age, with an incidence rate of 1/10,000. Adult polycystic kidney is autosomal dominant, and most of the abdominal masses and renal impairment appear around 40 years of age, with an incidence rate of 1/1250. Polycystic kidney has a family history, i.e., other members of the family suffer from this disease. If your parents or siblings or other immediate family members suffer from this disease, you should pay attention to regular medical checkups and kidney screening. If Polycystic Kidney is detected, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.