The symptoms of kidney cyst vary according to the type of it. Usually in case of simple kidney cyst, no symptoms are observed. Due to these, many times, simple kidney cyst remains undetected. One should note that a majority of people over 50 years of age suffer from simple kidney cyst but are unaware of it. On the other hand, people who have suffered from urinary tract infections in the past are more prone to suffer from kidney cyst. In some cases, simple kidney cyst symptoms may include urinary tract infection that is observed frequently. On the contrary, in case of complex kidney cyst, one may observe many other symptoms that help in accurate diagnose of this disease. Some of the complex kidney cyst symptoms are mentioned below:
Urinary tract infection
Blood in urine
Headache
Abdominal pain
Lower back pain
High blood pressure
It should be noted that calcium containing kidney cysts can lead to kidney stones. It is one of the most painful conditions in human beings. Kidney stone is caused when the level of calcium and uric acid in the body increases. When kidney cyst leads to kidney stone, the person experiences other symptoms like severe lower abdominal pain, severe lower back pain and difficulties in urination. Sometimes, these cysts rupture resulting in minor or severe symptoms. The following are the ruptured kidney cyst symptoms:
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Back and abdominal pain
Pain in waist and hips
Sepsis
Hemorrhage
Ruptured kidney cysts, in severe cases, can lead to obstructed blood flow in certain parts of the kidney resulting in damage. Therefore, it is essential to treat kidney cysts immediately. Antibiotics are used for treating kidney cyst. Simple kidney cyst is not considered as an emergency condition and sometimes, no treatment may be required. On the other hand, complex kidney stones can be treated with the help of long term antibiotics courses. In extreme cases, if multiple cysts occur that are beyond treatment, the doctor may advise the removal of the kidney. One should note that it is possible to live a normal life with a single kidney.
