What’s going on with the cysts on top of the kidneys?

Cysts above the kidney can be seen in simple renal cysts, acquired renal cysts, polycystic kidney and so on. 1. Simple renal cysts: they occur in the elderly, the kidney volume is normal, and the cysts are mostly single-cavity, with no manifestation in other organs such as liver and kidney. Most of them have no obvious symptoms and do not need treatment, regular follow-up is enough. 2. Acquired renal cysts: mostly seen in hemodialysis patients, often without any manifestation, regular follow-up can be enough, be alert to cancer. 3. Polycystic kidney: it is a common hereditary kidney disease, which is mainly caused by the extensive formation of cysts in both kidneys and their progressive growth, which eventually destroys the structure and function of kidneys and leads to uremia. It is often complicated by cysts in other organs, such as liver cysts and pancreatic cysts. Treatment is symptomatic, preventing and treating complications, delaying the growth of cysts and progressive deterioration of renal function. For those who have cysts above the kidneys, it is recommended to go to the nephrology department of regular hospitals, and the doctors will give diagnosis and treatment after comprehensive evaluation.