Inherited Kidney Diseases

Inherited kidney diseases are genetic conditions passed down from parents to children that affect how the kidneys function. These diseases can cause problems like reduced kidney growth, damage to kidney tissues, or impaired filtering of waste and excess fluids. Examples include polycystic kidney disease, where fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, and Alport syndrome, which affects the kidney filters and can lead to hearing loss. Early diagnosis and management are important to slow progression and maintain kidney health. These conditions vary in severity and can sometimes also affect other organs or systems in the body.