Urine
Liquid by-product of the body secreted by the kidneys....
Urine citrate
A substance that prevents formation of kidney stones; it may be decreased in some PKD patients....
White blood cells (WBCs)
WBCs are typically present in the urine in small numbers; large numbers in the urine could suggest a UTI....
Writing My Name in the Snow
Author: Walter Hunt, M.D. Because it is an inherited disease, PKD can devastate families. This happened to Walter A. Hunt’s family. Hunt, author of “Kidney Disease: A Guide for Living,”...
Free PKD information packet and ADPKD patient handbook
This complimentary packet of resources includes general information about PKD and the ADPKD patient handbook....