Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed some swelling in my body. I feel completely exhausted. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please explain how kidney cysts are formed?Doctor's answer:
Kidney cysts are caused by hereditary or congenital factors, originating from renal tubular diverticula, and are a structural abnormality. As age decreases, they can recur and worsen. Generally, their diameter does not exceed two centimeters, but there are also cases where they recur as larger cysts, over 5 centimeters in diameter. When cysts compress and cause vascular congestion or urinary tract obstruction, additional symptoms may appear, potentially impacting kidney function. Treatment options include cyst fluid aspiration, intracystic anesthesia with, or surgical treatment.