Polycystic kidney disease (also called PKD) causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys can become damaged. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.
Symptoms of GORD. The main symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are heartburn and acid reflux. Heartburn. Heartburn is an uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest. It's usually felt just below your breastbone, but can spread up to the throat in some people.
Symptoms of gout include: 1  Warmth, pain, swelling, and extreme tenderness in a joint, usually a big toe joint 2  . Very red or purplish skin around the affected joint. 3  Limited movement in the affected joint.  Peeling and itching of the skin around the affected joint as the gout gets better.