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Left flank pain when i cough. have a kidney cyst on that side (benign) that has been growing (currently about 1"). could that be the cause?

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Kidney cyst: It is very rare for kidney cyst to cause pain especially with coughing, sneezing. Large cysts can cause discomfort or pain. Your pain seems muscle related

Answered 8/4/2014

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Possible: Could be symptomatic cyst or pylonephritis or renal stone or muscular strain. Get evaluation

Answered 9/29/2016

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Can a kidney cyst 9.1cm cause severe pain in the upper abdomen?

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