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  • Living With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

An Inside Look at Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

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Day to Day With ADPKD

ADPKD, or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, can cause severe pain, headaches, and more problems. What can you do to feel better and stay active? Find exercise and diet tips, pain management approaches, and coping skills to help you live your best life.

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Racial Barriers in Treatment and Care

Learn more about how racial disparities in health care affect Black people and other people of color with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

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How Your Condition May Change Over Time

Protect your kidneys and slow the progress of ADPKD by managing blood pressure and eating a healthy diet. Learn more.

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Tips to Manage Your Pain

Chronic pain is common for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), but there are treatment options to help you feel your best.

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Stages of This Condition

Do you know ADPKD causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in your kidneys? Learn the five stages of kidney disease based on your eGFR levels and what they mean. Find out what you can expect in each stage.

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