Kidney transplant and children

[nlee]

Hello everyone,

I have kidney transplant 32 years ago. I now have 2 boys. My question is does kidney disease pass on to my children?

My tenage son just went to have a urine test, and the result show there is a trace amount of blood in his urine. I am so worry because I don't want my kids to have the KD like I have and make their life miserable.

Anyone who got kidney transplant and have kid? Did you find out if the KD pass on to your kid? I have consult with the doctor and he said my children may not have the KD, but they do have the KD carrier gen and it may pass down to their children.

[Graham49]

My children are ok so far the oldest is 49. I had IgA nephropathy. Polycystic kidney disease (pkd) is the most likely to be passed on through family. Leading a healthy lifestyle, healthy diet, exercise and keeping a low blood pressure and avoiding diabetes should minimise their risk except for pkd.