One of the most common signs of polycystic kidney disease is hypertension in an otherwise seemingly healthy individual. Why would cysts on the kidney lead to higher blood pressure?
What will be an ideal response?
Cysts developing on the kidney will put pressure on the kidneys and decrease the ability of the blood vessels in the kidney to filter out urine, causing an increase in plasma in the blood and higher blood pressure.
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