Diagnosis of polycystic kidneys:
- By UltraSound waves before birth.
- Making CT scans on the kidneys and abdomen of the child after birth.
Also, the diagnosis depends on checking the family’s medical history in order to determine the type if it is prevalent or recessive.
In addition, the detection of the presence of cysts in the kidneys and liver and a change in liver activity in early childhood also contribute to the diagnosis of the type of disease.

The treatment of polycystic kidneys is:
There is no complete cure for this disease, but the goal of treatment is to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the disease, including:
Treatment of high blood pressure.
Anemia treatment.
Treating or preventing urinary tract infection by antibiotics.
Relieve cyst pressure to relieve pain.
In late cases, the treatment is:
- dialysis.
Kidney transplant surgery