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Treatment for a Baker's cyst is not needed if you do not have any symptoms. Any symptoms you have can be treated at home. Further treatment will only be needed…

A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee. Lower legs of a person with white skin, on black…

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase your risk of getting an STI such…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment There's currently no cure for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). But treatments are available to manage the condition's associated symptoms and any complications…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A diagnosis of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is usually based on a child's symptoms and the results of an ultrasound scan. Before getting pregnant…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is an inherited condition, which means it's passed on to a child from their parents. ARPKD is caused…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The symptoms of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) can vary significantly, even within the same family. Generally, however, the main symptoms of ARPKD differ, depending…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal. Over time,…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) can sometimes lead to potentially serious complications in other parts of the body besides the kidneys. Liver cysts…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications There's currently no cure for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and it's not possible to stop cysts forming in the kidneys. But there are…