There is a cyst on the right kidney

The kidneys can be said to be the most important organ in the human body besides the heart, because the kidneys are not only related to the human urinary system, but also closely related to a person's overall energy and spirit. However, there are many types of kidney-related diseases, such as nephritis and kidney cysts. For normal people, there are usually kidneys on both sides of the body. What if a cyst is found on the right kidney?

1. What is the cause of right kidney cyst?

The pathogenesis of right renal cyst is different from that of polycystic kidney disease. The right kidney cyst is not inherited but acquired. Research in the 21st century suggests that it may develop from renal tubular diverticula. With age, the number of distal tubules and collecting duct diverticula increases, and the incidence of right renal cysts also increases. The natural changes of right renal cysts are slow, mainly an increase in number, followed by a slight increase in size, and a few slight reductions.

2. The harm of right kidney cyst:

1. Or cause sodium retention. Experts point out that when a right kidney cyst occurs, the blood flow through the kidney will be reduced compared to normal, and substantial anemia in the kidney will increase the secretion of renin. However, due to the effect of secreted renin, the water in the renal tubules will tend to increase, and the possibility of sodium retention will increase.

2. Patients with this disease may have proteinuria, and the amount is very large. If it continues for a long time, it will lead to a decrease in protein in the patient's body and form hypoproteinemia.

3. Patients with right kidney cysts are also very likely to suffer from oliguria. This is because when this disease occurs, the filtration area of ​​the patient's kidney is reduced due to damage, and the resulting decrease in permeability will cause a decrease in blood flow, but the reabsorption function of the renal tubules is very good, which will cause oliguria in the patient.

4. Any disease will cause unspeakable harm to the patient's body and unspeakable pain to the patient's body and mind.

Finally, the author reminds patients with kidney cysts not to be pessimistic or disappointed. Optimistic thoughts and emotions can enhance people's immunity and help overcome the terrible disease of kidney cysts. On the other hand, patients with renal cysts must overcome the mentality of "underestimating the enemy" and actively cooperate with professional nephrologists for treatment. Being optimistic and taking things seriously is the correct guiding ideology.

3. How should I eat if I have a right kidney cyst?

The most critical thing in the diet for right kidney cyst is the control of protein, calories, water and salt.

1. Water intake: In simple renal cysts, due to the decrease in the kidney's concentration function, the body's metabolic products require more water to be excreted from the kidneys. Therefore, patients with simple renal cysts who do not have obvious edema, heart failure, or hypertension should not blindly restrict water intake.

2. Protein control: Modern medicine believes that too little or too much protein intake is not good for the kidneys. Especially after consuming a large amount of protein, excessive metabolites may be produced. For example, urea, creatinine, guanidines, polyamines and certain middle-molecular substances in the uremic toxins mentioned earlier are basically metabolites of nitrogen (protein). Experts in the treatment of right kidney cysts using Traditional Chinese Medicine said that controlling protein (low-protein diet in case of renal failure) plays an important role in reducing the burden on the kidneys, reducing the production of uremic toxins, and alleviating the condition.

3. Salt intake: When controlling salt intake, make adjustments based on the patient's condition and renal function, and all patients with chronic renal insufficiency must strictly limit salt intake.

4. Ensure adequate calorie intake: dietary calories (energy). It directly affects muscle protein synthesis, both in normal people and patients with uremia. Therefore, TCM treatment experts for right kidney cysts say that patients should ensure that they take in enough calories every day, which is a prerequisite for adhering to a low-protein diet for a long time.