Kidney cyst
Kidney cysts are fluid filled sacs that form in the kidney. Most are simple cysts and harmless. Some may interfere with kidney function.
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How do you cure kidney cysts?
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Is it common for kidney cysts to grow?
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How soon does a kidney cyst develop?
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What are the symptoms of a kidney cyst?
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Will a complex kidney cyst go away on its own?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can a kidney cyst with septations ever disappear / dissolve?
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A 47-year old asked:
My unborn child has some kidney cysts. Can anyone give me some info?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Can a very large (6.5) *benign* right side kidney cyst- later cause pain or any symptoms for concern?
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A 35-year old male asked:
How common are kidney cysts? At what age do people start getting them? Is it common for people in their mid 30s to have one?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I had large bilateral kidney cysts drained at age 35. I feel the discomfort of their return. How likely is it i will develop cysts on other organs?
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A 31-year old male asked:
How common are "a typical simple kidney cysts"mine is 1cm?&what is the % of them being cancerous or become cancerous?&for how long should I follow it?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I have an in flamed gallbladder and a dark shadow by the side which they don't now what it is i also have kidney cysts and bowl problems can you help.
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A 61-year old male asked:
What are kidney cysts, Tx, and cures?
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A 48-year old asked:
Are 2-3 kidney cysts in a 24 yr old woman considered normal?
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A 35-year old asked:
Does having large bilateral kidney cysts make me more likely to have cysts on other organs?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Left Kidney cyst 22mm?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Is a "low density lesion" a simple kidney cyst?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Can a simple kidney cyst change to a complex malignant cyst?
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A 42-year old asked:
Complex kidney cyst on right kidney. How would this be removed?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Can a kidney cyst burst? Is this common and what happens if it does?
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A 34-year old female asked:
How can I have a couple of small liver cysts and kidney cysts at only age 35?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Why would a dr. call a ~1cm kidney cyst a "simple cyst" even though it has septations? What I've read says septations mean complex?
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A 31-year old male asked:
What is the difference between a typical and simple kidney cyst? I have a typical simple cyst of 1 CM on left kidney. I 'm male 31 years...
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A 35-year old male asked:
Kidney cyst keeps growing (now 2.3cm). If i asked to have it removed, could is possibly grow back or increase risk of stones? What can I expect?
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A 62-year old female asked:
In terms of kidney cyst. It said 2 1/2 years ago it was 1 cm x .8 x 1.3 and now it says complex cyst 1.7x1.6x1.2. Can it change to complex? FU how?
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A 49-year old asked:
Complex kidney cyst biopsy can be deadly?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I had a kidney cyst, do I need to go to er?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can kidney cyst compromise my immune system?
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What are the signs that complex kidney cyst is cancer?
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A 63-year old male asked:
How one can live with kidney cysts and enlarged prostate gland?
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