Aneurysms, Kidney Transplant or Dialysis
Some people who have polycystic kidney disease are at risk of developing an aneurysm, which can lead to the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Your doctor may recommend you get screened regularly for intracranial aneurysms if you have a family history of this condition.
Treatment for an aneurysm will depend on its size. You may avoid complications by making lifestyle changes that reduce the pressure on the affected blood vessel. For more serious cases, surgical clipping [10] may be needed to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing.
Kidney failure is a serious complication of kidney disease. This happens when kidney function has dropped too low and the kidneys are unable to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. At this stage, your doctor will likely recommend a kidney transplant or dialysis [1]. Doctors often monitor the progression of polycystic kidney disease to find out the best time to arrange a transplant.