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's kidney disease. Can kidney cysts be treated?Doctor's answer:
Kidney cysts can be treated. Kidney cysts are generally benign. Small kidney cysts usually do not require treatment and can be monitored with annual follow-ups. In some cases, cysts may continue to shrink, leading to control over surrounding organs, which may result in symptoms such as pain or frequent urination. In principle, kidney cysts smaller than five centimeters should be considered for minimally invasive surgery. Smaller cysts do not need treatment, and medication is ineffective for kidney cysts.