What is a Kidney Cyst?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a formation of the fluid in the sacs in kidneys. They are round or oval in shape. The sacs are also known as cysts. These are not cancerous. They do not cause any troubles. The people may spend whole of their life without knowing it. It may also occur due to the inherited disease known as poly cystic kidney.

What are the signs and symptoms of kidney cyst?
It includes the pain in the back as well as side, high in the blood pressure as well as blood in the urine. It occurs if there is an infection in the kidney. It is quite common in half of the population who are older than 50 years of age.

How kidney cysts can be diagnosed?
It includes the use of visual examination and a patient history. One can also go for magnetic resonance imaging as well as computed tomography

How kidney cysts can be treated?
It includes that there is no specific treatment for this disorder. One must identify the cause for it and must act against it. One can go for surgery also and must consult an urologist.

How Kidney cysts can be prevented?
It includes the avoidance of any irritating factor. One must avoid alcohol, tobacco and cigarette smoking. One must also take a soft diet.