Kidney cyst, a medical condition featured by fluid-filled pouches in the kidneys. As the disease progresses, many symptoms will occur. However, well kidney cyst cause swelling?

Mostly, the cysts can be detected during an imaging test or for another reason. In its’ early stage, there are usually no symptoms. However, as time went by, they will grow bigger and bigger, eventually, the enlarged cysts will interfere with kidney function and lead to many symptoms. And swelling is just one of them.

Causes of swelling in kidney cyst

1. Water-fluid retention In right condition, healthy kidneys can help maintain the balance of water, sodium and acid-base. However, in renal cyst, the diseased kidneys can not do its job properly. In this case, substances like water and sodium will build up in the body, resulting in swelling.

2. Loss of protein Due to a drop in kidney function, useful substances including protein will leak in to urine. Consequently, the plasma colloid osmotic pressure will decrease and more and more fluid may accumulate in interstitial space. And that is another cause of edema in renal cyst patients.

This abnormal sign can be detected around the eyelid, ankles, legs or all over the body. In serious condition, there will be pulmonary edema. Therefore, effective measures should be taken as early as possible.

How to alleviate swelling in kidney cyst?

Generally, diuretics are responsible for the removal of wastes and fluids. And these drugs indeed can alleviate this symptom to a certain degree, unluckily, there are always some side effects.

To eliminate edema radically, the most important step is to shrink the enlarged cysts and protect kidney function. And Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can be just a choice.

On the one hand, by inhibiting the secretion of cystic fluid and adjusting internal-external pressure difference of cysts, the enlarged cysts can be shrunk to an normal size eventually.

On the other hand, nutrients of the herbs can effect on kidney lesion directly. And by promoting blood circulation, anti-coagulation, anti-inflammation, kidney function can be enhanced gradually. Besides, each herbal formula is prescribed on the specific condition. If you are interested in this, please email us renal-disease@hotmail.com immediately.