According to doctors, over the past decade, the number of diseases associated with the appearance of pathological neoplasms in human organs and tissues has increased by an order of magnitude. One of them is a kidney cyst. Symptoms and treatment of this disease are determined by the number, structure, size, localization of tumors. In the simplest case, a cyst is a rounded sac of connective tissue, filled mainly with a transparent yellowish liquid. Less commonly, its cavity is filled with a gaseous or semi-solidified substance.
In what cases does a kidney cyst become dangerous to human life? Symptoms and treatment will directly depend on the nature of the course and degree of neglect of the disease.
The main characteristics of the disease
- The size of the cyst can vary from a millimeter to a dozen centimeters, over time, the formation can increase in size.
- It is found in the parenchyma of the kidney, in the pelvis and both poles.
- At the initial stages of development, the disease is almost asymptomatic.
- Most often, a neoplasm is diagnosed in a single amount on the one hand. For example, an ultrasound scan can only detect a cyst of the left kidney. In any case, treatment is selected individually for each patient. But a cystic lesion can also be multiple in nature, and both kidneys at once.
- A cyst is a benign formation, but in some cases there is a risk of developing oncology.
Diagnostic Methods
- Computed and magnetic resonance imaging.
- Ultrasound and X-ray.
- Laboratory tests (urinalysis).
The place where the kidney cyst is formed, symptoms and treatment, the possibility of manifestations of complications largely depend on the cause of the disease and on the state of human health. Congenital pathologies are infrequent and can be detected in early childhood. Most often, a cyst is acquired. Among the causes are injuries, a genetic predisposition, the consequences of past infectious and parasitic diseases, and other diseases of the
excretory system.Symptoms of a kidney cyst
Often patients complain of pulling pain in the lower back, hypochondrium. At the same time, blood pressure and thirst may increase. The size of the affected kidney increases to such an extent that it can be felt under the skin, although in the normal state this is not possible. In severe cases, renal colic, severe pain, the presence of blood in the urine, a violation of its outflow, edema are observed. Purulent processes are accompanied by intense fever. The rapid growth of neoplasms leads to compression of the organ and the development of renal failure. Cyst ruptures pose a serious risk of blood poisoning. Often during a general examination, a kidney cyst is accidentally detected. Symptoms and treatment require careful study and an individual approach. In no case should you resort to self-medication.
How to get rid of a kidney cyst
The following methods for treating cysts are :
- Puncture treatment under the control of ultrasound followed by the introduction of special substances into the cavity of the formation to prevent relapse.
- Surgical interventions, including laparoscopy, which are performed to completely remove pathological formations.
If
polycystic kidney disease does not bother the patient, then the doctor does not prescribe special treatment. But the patient is advised to control nutrition, completely eliminate the use of alcohol, play sports. In addition, you should undergo a periodic examination, since cysts can increase in size over time. This can lead to kidney failure and organ compression. To prevent this, the doctor prescribes puncture treatment.
When the disease affects both kidneys and proceeds with complications, the risk of developing hypertension and chronic pyelonephritis increases. In this case, special treatment and surgical intervention will be required.
In some cases, do without operations. Then the patient is prescribed special drugs and traditional medicine. In addition to pain medication, prescribe medications that normalize intrarenal pressure. The patient will have to drink a rather long course of antibiotics belonging to the groups of penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides. A good effect is given by the preparations “Levomycetin”, “Erythromycin”, “Ciprofloxacin”, “Tetracycline”. Bed rest is recommended if the patient complains of bleeding. But most often, drug treatment is combined with surgical.