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What Does Cysts In Kidneys And Slightly Enlarged Spleen Suggest?
my fater has had a fever and chills for 5 weeks, he is fatiqued, has a loss of appitite, and is getting weaker everyday. blood culture all came back in normal ranges. also checked for infectious diseases and tick dissease, all negative. ct scan showed 2 cyst on his kindeys and slightly enlarged spleen. Dr. can not figure out what is wrong. Any ideas? What should he do next.
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2 cysts in kidneys is actually normal and age related. as we age one or two small cysts do develop in our kidneys. and they are totally harmless.Is his urine culture normal? Is malaria and typhoid ruled out? Mantoux test?
Did your doctor check for enlarged lymph nodes? if present he may also need bone marrow test.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
2 cysts in kidneys is actually normal and age related. as we age one or two small cysts do develop in our kidneys. and they are totally harmless.Is his urine culture normal? Is malaria and typhoid ruled out? Mantoux test?
Did your doctor check for enlarged lymph nodes? if present he may also need bone marrow test.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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