Q: what do they do for a cyst on kidney?

Mostly nothing: In majority of cases nothing, since most of these cysts are benign. They have to be closely monitored (periodic sono/ct scans).

Q: is it common for kidney cysts to grow?

: Yes, renal simple cyst often grows but at a very slow rate. The diameter of a renal cyst may increase by 5% annually so the diameter of the cyst may increase by 1.6 times in 10 years.

Q: what does a "cyst on the kidney" mean?

Thin balloon: It is normal to have up to 2 cysts on a kidney. Cysts are outpouchings of the normal tubules that carry urine. A cyst is filled with urine. Patients with numerous cysts or associated abnormalities need further investigations.

Q: what is a multi-loculated cyst in the kidney?

Complex cyst: a cyst with internal septations or walls, this type of cyst is more lkely to be malignant, you need to see a urologist for a plan

Q: what causes a cyst on kidney and is it dangeeous?

Very common: Renal cysts can be genetic in origin or the result of one of multiple diseases. Simple renal cysts are very common and account for 65-70% of masses discovered on imaging. Most of these are benign, usually produce no symptoms and no further studies are indicated. However if the cyst has calcifications, septae or occur in a cluster of cysts studies are needed to be certain renal cancer isn't present

Q: what is considered a large simple cyst on kidney?

Thin balloon: It is normal to have up to 2 cysts on a kidney. Cysts are outpouchings of the normal tubules that carry urine. A cyst is filled with urine. Patients with numerous cysts or associated abnormalities need further investigations.

Question 1

how do you cure kidney cysts?

Accepted Answer

We don't (usually): Most kidney cysts are benign (not harmful). No treatment is needed. For many cysts (polycystic kidney disease) they sometimes cause kidney failure.  Not much we can do about that.  There are medicines which have been suggested to reduce growth/size of cysts but these have not been proven to help long term health/kidney function.

Question 2

what causes a cyst on the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: There are hereditary forms of rare cystic disease called polycystic kidneys then there are incidental simple cysts that we don't know exact root cause.  Known to bear with age.

Question 3

what are kidney cysts, tx, and cures?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Simple retention cysts are common and of no concern. Cystic disease of the kidney has multiple types, is usually inherited and have varying degrees of disease. It would require an investigation into the type of cysts you have to provide a more meaningful opinion. It would be prudent to consult a nephrologist.

Question 4

whst is ddone for a cyst on a kidney?

Accepted Answer

Depending on size: There are several reasons for cysts on kidneys.  Need to look at the number, size, cyst characters.  Single cyst , size< 4 cm, stable size over 1-2 years is likely to be benign. Also depending on whether there is any blood in urine, pain, high blood pressure.

Question 5

what do they do for a cyst on kidney?

Accepted Answer

Mostly nothing: In majority of cases nothing, since most of these cysts are benign. They have to be closely monitored (periodic sono/ct scans).

Question 6

is it common for kidney cysts to grow?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, renal simple cyst often grows but at a very slow rate. The diameter of a renal cyst may increase by 5% annually so the diameter of the cyst may increase by 1.6 times in 10 years.

Question 7

what does a "cyst on the kidney" mean?

Accepted Answer

Thin balloon: It is normal to have up to 2 cysts on a kidney.  Cysts are outpouchings of the normal tubules that carry urine.  A cyst is filled with urine.

Patients with numerous cysts or associated abnormalities need further investigations.

Question 8

what is a multi-loculated cyst in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Complex cyst: a cyst with internal septations or walls, this type of cyst is more lkely to be malignant, you need to see a urologist for a plan

Question 9

what causes a cyst on kidney and is it dangeeous?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Renal cysts can be genetic in origin or the result of one of multiple diseases. Simple renal cysts are very common and account for 65-70% of masses discovered on imaging. Most of these are benign, usually produce no symptoms and no further studies are indicated. However if the cyst has calcifications, septae or occur in a cluster of cysts studies are needed to be certain renal cancer isn't present

Question 10

what is considered a large simple cyst on kidney?

Accepted Answer

Thin balloon: It is normal to have up to 2 cysts on a kidney.  Cysts are outpouchings of the normal tubules that carry urine.  A cyst is filled with urine.

Patients with numerous cysts or associated abnormalities need further investigations.

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