Does Everyone with PKD Develop Kidney Failure

No. About 50 percent of people with PKD will have kidney failure by age 60, and about 60 percent will have kidney failure by age 70. People with kidney failure will need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Certain people have an increased risk of kidney failure including:

men

patients with high blood pressure

patients with protein or blood in their urine

women with high blood pressure who have had more than three pregnancies

Exercise recommended for PKD

Absolutely. However, exercises that are potentially harmful to the kidney, such as contact sports, should be avoided. It is important not to become too dehydrated during any physical activity.