can a 1.6x1.7cm renal cyst in middle pole of left kidney bcome symptomaitc.dull pain in the back when standing

Question

for two months now, i'm having back pain.. and i took an ultrasound and it said a 1.6x1.7 cm renal cyst in the middle pole of left kidney.i'm 21 years old.

i read reports on the net and found out that there are people having much larger renal cyst like 5cm and up.. and it's only that time it became symptomatic..

now i wonder mine is only a small size compared to them, why do i feel this dull pain in my back.thanks

Answer 1

Its highly unlikely that a smallcyst would cause the pain. I have taken care of many children with "multicystic" and "polycystic" kidneys and none have pain. Somtimes a ruptured cyst with blood in the urine could cause pain but not peristantly.. also sometimes cyst may predispose a person to kidney stones which of course are painful (a CT scan may demonstrate that). - Most likely the pain is caused by "muscularskeletal" back pain (since it is worse with change of position) . Consider physical therapy or ortho consult. Motrin or Naprosyn may help.. Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I know that you are freaking out about it, but there is a good chance that if anyone was to google cortical renal cysts, it would scare the heck out of you. The reason the tests are taking so long is the fact that they want to know everything about the information that they have attained. I did find information on cysts for you though... The human body occasionally creates structures and substances which serve no discernible purpose. Such is the case with a membrane-covered growth called a cyst. A cyst is generally formed on the surface of an organ or in the empty spaces between muscle and skin tissues. Generally speaking, most cysts are harmless (benign) and self-contained, filled with air, infected fluids or semi-solid substances such as sebum. A cyst may be caused by a defect during fetal development, an infection or some unknown reason. Many people may notice small, hard lumps under their forearms or wrists, for example. These lumps are actually a form of cyst called a sebaceous cyst. A lump in the wrist may be a ganglion cyst. Some people develop a cyst on their vocal cords. It is not unusual to discover a cyst under one's scalp or face. While a cyst may not be harmful or cancerous, it can be extremely painful. Soldiers who frequently spent time riding in jeeps during World War II sometimes reported a painful 'blister' near their tailbones. Doctors soon determined the real cause of the pain was a cyst formed by ingrown hairs near the coccyx. Based on the Greek words for 'hairy nest', the condition is now known as a pilonital cyst. Those who have a sedentary lifestyle, suffer from obesity or have substantial lower back hair are especially susceptible to pilonital cyst development. Surgical intervention may be necessary if the cyst does not drain naturally. The condition known as cystic fibrosis is aggravated by numerous cysts forming and subsequently bursting in the lung cavity. The mucus release from each cyst drains into the lungs, creating a life-threatening shortness of breath if not kept in check. A cyst on the ovary is usually not malignant, but it can continue to grow into a large mass and cause painful crowding of abdominal organs. They usually aren't bothersome unless they are obstructing normal body functions. I hope that I have helped you!

Answer 4

Yes, even just a slight kidney infection can cause awful back pain. Tell your doctor.