Is a 3cm Cyst on Kidney Severe

Cyst on kidney, or kidney cyst, is a general name referring to various types of closed sacs that develop on the kidneys. Common types of kidney cyst mainly include simple kidney cyst, Parapelvic kidney cyst and complex kidney cyst. The disease is often detected unexpectedly when one does physical exams for another reason. Should a 3cm kidney cyst be treated? Is it severe? The doctor will suggest to keep close observation of the renal condition and presence of clinical symptoms to provide treatment advice to the patients.

If you have a 3cm kidney cyst, some questions will be asked first, including: how about the number of cysts, one, two, three or many more? Does the patient have protein or blood in urine? Is there high blood pressure or history of Diabetes in the patient? Does the patient experience weakness, flank pains, or other symptoms?

The patients by answering the above questions will provide doctor a general idea about your current condition. A kidney cyst can get enlarged over periods of time, and the oppression of the cyst on kidneys may damage kidney functions and pose symptoms such as high blood pressure, back pains, hematuria, etc. Daily care will help the management of present illness condition. Cut off intake of sodium so as to help control blood pressure. Rid alcohol or cigarettes as they can worsen the growth of cysts. Limit the intake of spicy and fried foods. Presence of high blood pressure, hematuria or protein in urine indicates that the kidneys are damaged by the growing cysts so it is essential to seek for timely treatment.

With a 3cm cyst on kidney, you need to know your current kidney function. Talk with doctor to know risks of further renal damage and confirm whether there is need to control the cyst so as to stop deterioration of kidney function. A 3cm may be suggested to be observed closely. A surgery to pump cyst liquid may be suggested if the doctor confirms the cyst must be controlled immediately. However, after the surgery the cyst can grow larger again because the cystic epithelial cells still secrete liquid. Treatment by traditional Chinese medicines is a conservative method to shrink/control the cyst and protect the kidneys which has advantage over surgical treatment.