Treatment for Parapelvic Kidney Cyst

Parapelvic cysts of the kidneys are simple renal cysts, which are adjacent to the renal pelvis or the renal sinus. The diagnosis of Parapelvic kidney cyst is made on the imaging result through examinations. A moderate kidney cyst usually doesn’t pose evident symptoms, but as the cyst gets larger, the patients may experience back pains, hematuria, high blood pressure, abdominal mass, kidney stones, etc. Treatment for Parapelvic kidney cyst means slowing down enlargement of the cyst, protecting kidney function and reducing symptoms on the patients.

A kidney cyst is a fluid-filled closed sac that may develop in any part of the kidney. A Parapelvic kidney cyst is defined because of its presence next to the pelvis and urinary tract system. The cyst can enlarge over periods of time because the cystic epithelial cells secrete cystic liquid continuously. Patients will experience waist pains, abdominal distension or discomfort when the growing cyst oppresses pelvic ureter. Smooth muscle cramps can cause blood in urine. As for the patients, they will need to avoid any risk factor that will worsen the growth of kidney cyst.

The treatment and daily nursing care should be combined together. High blood pressure is a common result when the cyst oppresses renal tissues. Hypertension can worsen damage on renal blood vessels. For the patients, management of high blood pressure is important. Restricting the intake of sodium combined with anti-hypertensive medicine treatment will help to manage blood pressure. Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided because they deteriorate the growth of kidney cyst. Foods to be avoided include pepper, chocolates, coffee, shrimps, sea fishes, leftovers, polluted foods, etc.

Usually, a cyst less than 3cm in diameter may don’t pose any evident symptoms. In daily life, water intake should not be restricted if there is no edema or reduction of urine output, which will help to prevent occurrence of kidney stones or urinary tract infections. In addition to the above-mentioned tips, strenuous exercise which may cause cyst rupture should be avoided. Regular check-ups for the kidneys will be suggested so to keep close observation of the illness condition. A Parapelvic kidney cyst larger than 3cm in diameter may damage kidney function.

As for the treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment may be a better choice than surgical operation. Chinese medicines can shrink the cysts and protect renal functions by accelerating blood circulation, softening cyst walls, reversing pressure difference between the internal of the cysts and blood vessels. Cyst may re-grow after operation treatment. The treatment for Parapelvic kidney cyst includes many aspects, and the patients need to learn themselves how to delay progression of the illness condition.