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What should I be concerned for regarding very large simple kidney cyst?

I have a had a kidney cyst since 2009. It has been growing since and is now very large, 16cm. I have been told that it is ok unless causing symptoms. Is this the case being this large? This week it started giving me symptoms. I have a feeling of pressure fullness and ache (not very painful) on the affected side and my back. It is uncomfortable. All my vitals are ok. Blood pressure is ok. I have no urinary symptoms. I have seen my PCP last night. She is referring me to a kidney specialist. Until then, I am concerned about rupture. What steps would I need to take if it happens? What would rupture be like, what to expect if that happened? How painful is rupture? Would it require calling 911? I feel best when resting lying down. The uncomfortable symptoms began in the past two days. I am trying to get advice until I get to the specialist. Thank you in advance.
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I have many simple small cysts on l kidney and one uro told me just to watch it but then I ended up for some reason with rhabdomyolysis 3 times and don't know what to do.  it could be unrelated
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What is the outcome of your kidney cyst?  Can you let me know what happened?  I'm following.
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I am scheduled for surgery to have it drained and the membrane removed (decortication) in July
Hi, did you have your surgery and did you go to urologist or nephrologist?
20620809 tn?1504362969
I agree that this sounds like a large cyst.  Pain does normally become severe if the cyst bursts.  I would ask your doctor what you should do if this happens and if you need to, go to urgent care or ER, yes.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-cysts/symptoms-causes/syc-20374134
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