Cyst? Had a visit to the E.R today

[CruciFixed]

10 cm is about 4 inches. That is pretty big.

You have my prayers.

Yeah and you need as much to give birth so I guess its big enough but I'm just guessing 4 inches doesn't even seem very big but then i dont know how big my kidney is in compared to a cyst.

 

[Eretria90]

Cysts can cause real problems. My roommate had a cyst on one of her ovaries...it was causing her so much pain she had to have emergency surgery to have the ovary removed. I can see why this is a serious issue for you. I hope all goes well.

 

[Bryne]

Yeah and you need as much to give birth so I guess its big enough but I'm just guessing 4 inches doesn't even seem very big but then i dont know how big my kidney is in compared to a cyst.

A normal adult kidney is about 10-13 cm long and 5-7.5 cm wide. You are talking about a cyst that is about the same size as your kidney.

 

[Bryne]

Here is a link to the Mayo Clinic page on Kidney cysts:

Kidney cysts - MayoClinic.com

It has a lot of good information. Also, don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions about anything you either don't understand or have concerns about.

 

[CruciFixed]

thanks bryne.

 

[WarriorAngel]

HUGS [i dont know much about this topic as of yet - and will check out the link Bryne provided]

 

[MariaRegina]

I think this information is important:

Kidney cysts: Complications - MayoClinic.com

Complications

• An infected cyst. A kidney cyst may become infected, causing fever and pain.
• A burst cyst. A kidney cyst that bursts causes severe pain in your back or side.

I may have had an infected or a burst cyst as I was in severe pain for a couple of weeks. Sadly, the cyst did not go away but reoccurred.

I will pray for you as the developing baby may press upon this cyst and cause more pain.
Please see your physician if this should happen.