4. Fever
Fever can be a symptom of a kidney cyst, but it’s not common in most cases. Kidney cysts, particularly simple cysts, often do not cause symptoms. When they do, it’s more typical for individuals to experience pain or discomfort in the side or back, hematuria (blood in the urine), or high blood pressure.
However, fever can occur if a kidney cyst becomes infected. An infected cyst can lead to an inflammatory response in the body, including fever as a typical sign. This condition is a “pyogenic” or “infected” kidney cyst.
Symptoms of an infected kidney cyst may include:
- Fever: A persistent high body temperature is a common sign of infection.
- Chills: Feeling cold and shivering may accompany the fever.
- Pain: There may be localized pain or tenderness at the site of the infected cyst.
- General Malaise: A sense of feeling unwell, fatigue, and weakness may be present.
It’s important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have an infected kidney cyst, as this is a more serious condition that requires treatment with antibiotics. Left untreated, an infected kidney cyst can cause more severe complications, such as the abscess formation or spread of infection.