Kidney Cysts

Kidney Cysts

In this condition there is fluid filled sac formation occurred in or on the kidneys. Cysts are usually benign but malignant one also exists. Kidney cysts are one or multiple in number.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms included:kidney cyst Symptoms causes treatment

  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dull pain in back
Causes

The exact cause of kidney cysts is unknown but when layers of kidneys become weak then it out pouching and formed into cysts later fluid start to accumulated in the cyst.

Complications

Complications are rare, included:

  • Urine obstruction causes hydronephrosis
  • Burst cyst
  • Infection in cyst
Diagnosis

Diagnostic tests included:

  • Kidney function test to check any hormonal disfunction
  • Imaging test to check the detailed kidney images
  • Blood test to check any serum abnormality
Treatment

Treatment depend upon the number and size of cysts; one or more cyst doesn’t require any specific treatment. Treatment options included:

  • Drain the cysts through syringe
  • Surgical removal of cysts
  • Antibiotics for infected cysts
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