The treatment for ADPKD is aimed at treating the PKD and non-kidney symptoms

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing water-like fluid. The cysts vary in size and, as they accumulate more fluid, they can grow very large.

Although there are some potentially useful medications that can reduce the growth rate of cysts, there is currently no treatment that can cure autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) or stop cysts forming in the kidneys.
However, treatment is available to help manage the various problems the condition can cause, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), pain and kidney stones.

PKD Treatment is a rare condition that causes cysts -- fluid-filled sacs -- to grow throughout the liver. A normal kidney disease has a smooth, uniform appearance. A Polycystic kidney disease can look like a cluster of very large grapes. Cysts also can grow independently in different parts of the liver. The cysts, if they get too numerous or large, may cause discomfort and health complications. But most people with polycystic liver disease do not have symptoms and live a normal life.

The treatment for ADPKD is aimed at treating the PKD and non-kidney symptoms. Blood pressure is followed regularly. High blood pressure is treated with medication.

Pain in the area of the kidneys is treated as needed with pain medications, and for chronic pain, with antidepressants. When standard methods to treat kidney pain do not work, then removing the fluid in the kidney cysts may be done.

When kidney function starts to decline, treatment is aimed at slowing down the progression to kidney failure. This involves controlling high blood pressure, restricting protein in the diet, controlling build up of acid (acidosis) and preventing elevated levels of phosphate (hyperphosphatemia).

When individuals with ADPKD develop PKD , they need to have dialysis or a renal transplant. Studies have shown that individuals with ADPKD do better on dialysis than individuals with kidney failure from other causes.

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