How are kidney cysts formed?
Disease description:
My father has been experiencing discomfort in his kidneys for several months, and he hasn't undergone any examination until today. He was recently diagnosed with a kidney cyst. I would like to ask how this condition develops?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Guang
Renal cysts are a common kidney condition that may be associated with multiple factors. The following are some possible causes:
1. Poor dietary habits, infections, emotional changes, excessive fatigue, and the nephrotoxicity of certain medications may also play a role in the formation of renal cysts.
2. Genetic factors: although simple renal cysts are not as strongly inherited as polycystic kidney disease, in some cases, a family history may increase the risk of developing the condition.
3. Age-related factors: as people age, the risk of developing simple renal cysts increases, with most patients diagnosed after the age of 50.
4. Congenital developmental abnormalities: some renal cysts may be related to congenital underdevelopment of renal tubules. For example, polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder caused by gene mutations, and as the person ages, cysts of varying sizes and numbers gradually develop in both kidneys.
5. Other factors: kidney trauma leading to renal tubule rupture, urine retention, and similar conditions may also be associated with the formation of renal cysts.
