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I have a 5.7 cm renal cyst on my left kidney. Worrisome?

Aging Well | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (17)
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I have the results of an abdominal ultra sound that reveals 7 simple cysts, 3 on my right and 4 on my left kidney the largest one measuring 6.20cm in diam which I can feel is there, I also have the following: large intestine diverticula, mitral valve prolapse, persistent hypertension, I had migraines in the past, minor episodes of hematuria, gallbladder removed, pancreatitis of unknown origin with no pain, altered pancreas billiary duct . I am otherwise a fairly healthy 72 year old male of the species. Is this some form of polycystic kidney disease?

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | 5 days ago

All I can say is "Wow". I have had pancreatitis . It was horrible. After the antibiotics they said time to go home. No , I stood up to the physicians and my gallbladder was removed. Not a problem since. They were saying I probably was drinking or taking drugs. I do neither. It was insulting. I stand up to physicians that treat patients like they are uninformed and sometimes treat you like you do not have a brain. I find since the Pandemic it has been worse. No empathy. I would not treat others like this since you are old that you are either hard of hearing..So they speak louder and leave out things because you do not understand.Not with me or my spouse. I am his caregiver and know him better than anyone. Be your own advocate. I know you did not ask for this, I was just sharing. My spouse has been in the hospital so much in the last few years. Hugs to you and I appreciate all that you shared.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | 5 days ago

@migl Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Here is what the National Institute on Health has to say about polycystic kidney disease: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/polycystic-kidney-disease/what-is-pkd#:~:text=Polycystic%20kidney%20disease%20(PKD)%20is,including%20making%20them%20much%20larger.

As far as the other findings, it sounds like a discussion with your internist might be in order, to put everything together. Has anyone else in your family been diagnosed with PKD [polycystic kidney disease]?
Ginger

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