What causes a left kidney tumor?
Disease description:
My annual health checkup organized by the company revealed a left kidney tumor. What causes this disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
The causes of left kidney tumors are as follows. First, if a patient is exposed to cadmium or other radioactive substances over a long period due to occupational reasons, prolonged radiation exposure may lead to the development of a left kidney tumor. Second, if a patient smokes heavily for an extended time due to work- or life-related stress, the left kidney may develop a tumor from chronic nicotine stimulation. In such cases, timely medical evaluation is recommended to determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant.
