Are all kidney cysts the same?


By AGENCY

Back pain is one of the symptoms of cysts in your kidneys, whether they be simple cysts or from polycystic kidney disease. — Filepic

World Kidney Day was commemorated on Thursday (March 14, 2024), making this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders: kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease.

Your kidneys are situated at the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine.

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