Symptom of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common complication of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). On the basis of clinical research, about 30% to 50% of patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease will frequently UTI problem during their lifetime. Because of special physical structures, female patients with PKD are more likely to suffer from UTI problem than male patients.

With urinary tract infection, PKD patients may suffer from a serious of abnormal symptoms which make them uncomfortable. The common urinary tract infection in PKD include:

1. Urge to urinate frequently, but always in small amounts

2. PKD patients may experience burning feeling while urinating.

3. The urine always become cloudy because of UTI.

4. Strong unpleasant smell of urine

5. If there is kidney infection, flank pain and back pain will appear as well.

6. Dark or bloody urine may also be the manifestation of UTI in some cases.

7. Fever and chills also can be the symptoms if Polycystic Kidney Disease patient is unfortunately suffering from both UTI and kidney infection.

8. Penile, testicular and abdominal pain and penile discharge for male PKD patients.

9. Bloating and vaginal discharge

10. Hypothermia, diarrhea, jaundice, poor feeding and vomiting are more common among children with PKD and UTI.

The above are the symptoms of urinary tract infection in Polycystic Kidney Disease and if you found you have one or several of these symptoms, you need to be alert. Since UTI is so common among Polycystic Kidney Disease, learning about its management in advance is very necessary and helpful for PKD patients.

With different severity of UTI, PKD patients need to take different measures, so if you want to learn the exact management, you can consult our consultant online or leave message to us directly and we will reply you within 24 hours.