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Symptoms of Kidney Cysts

Polycystic kidney disease occurs when multiple cysts appear within your kidneys. Such cysts can lead to serious complications, including organ failure and high blood pressure. Therefore, it's important to recognize the early signs and symptoms of kidney cysts.

  1. Urinary Problems

    • People who experience frequent urination, as well as continuous urinary tract or kidney infections, may be exhibiting symptoms of kidney cysts. Blood in the urine is another common sign of cysts.

    Enlarged Kidneys and Abdominal Pain

    • If your abdomen is enlarged, you may have kidney cysts. As the cysts continue to grow, so do your kidneys. Enlarged kidneys can trigger pain in the side of your abdomen or back.

    Headaches

    • Extremely painful headaches may signal the presence of severe kidney cysts.

    Kidney Stones

    • Painful or recurring problems involving kidney stones can be a symptom of kidney cysts as well.

    Blood Pressure and Kidney Failure

    • While kidney cysts can lead to high blood pressure and kidney failure, such conditions also may serve as the primary indicator of the very existence of said cysts, particularly when no prior symptoms have surfaced.

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