What causes cyst on kidney?

Consequently, is a cyst on kidney serious?

Most simple kidney cysts are harmless and don't cause problems. If a cyst grows, sclerotherapy or surgery can remove it without any long-term complications. Polycystic kidney disease can be more serious. Without treatment, PKD can cause complications such as high blood pressure and kidney failure.

Secondly, can a cyst on the kidney turn into cancer? Basic Facts about Kidney Cancer Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). A fluid-filled sac, called a cyst, is the most common growth found in a kidney. Cysts are mostly not cancerous. Solid kidney tumors can be benign, but most often are found to be cancer.

Secondly, how do I get rid of a cyst on my kidney?

Options include:

1. Puncturing and draining the cyst, then filling it with alcohol. Rarely, to shrink the cyst, your doctor inserts a long, thin needle through your skin and through the wall of the kidney cyst.
2. Surgery to remove the cyst. A large or symptomatic cyst may require surgery to drain and remove it.

What foods should I avoid with kidney cysts?

Here are 17 foods that you should likely avoid on a renal diet.

• Dark-Colored Colas. In addition to the calories and sugar that colas provide, they also contain additives that contain phosphorus, especially dark-colored colas.
• Avocados.
• Canned Foods.
• Whole-Wheat Bread.
• Brown Rice.
• Bananas.
• Dairy.
• Oranges and Orange Juice.