Our parents have a tremendous influence upon our future health.
We inherit one copy of each of our genes from each parent.
The most common form of inherited kidney disease is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
In this disease, we only have to inherit one defective gene from either our father or mother.
Most, but not all, people who inherit the gene develop some form of renal disease, which can be mild or severe.
The gene causes our kidneys to form multiple cysts that increase in number and size over time.
