Do kidney cysts affect lifespan?

Renal cysts are benign lesions that occur in the kidneys and generally do not affect the patient's normal lifespan. 1. Clinical Presentation: Most patients with renal cysts do not exhibit significant clinical symptoms. Small cysts can be monitored through regular follow-up observations. When cysts grow to a certain size, they may compress surrounding tissues, leading to symptoms such as flank or abdominal pain, hematuria, and proteinuria. However, timely treatment can relieve these symptoms. 2. Treatment: Management of renal cysts mainly includes general treatment (regular monitoring), pharmacological treatment (controlling inflammation), and surgical treatment (e.g., minimally invasive surgery to remove the cyst). Surgical treatment usually yields good outcomes and carries relatively low risk. 3. Prognosis and Precautions: The overall prognosis for renal cysts is favorable. However, patients should protect their lower back to avoid cyst rupture. Additionally, regular follow-up examinations are necessary to monitor changes in the cyst and adjust treatment plans promptly.