Older adults have a greater chance of developing kidney cysts, and men contract them more often than women. An infected cyst can cause pain and fever. If a cyst bursts, it can result in severe pain in the back or side. On some occasions, kidney cyst may clog the passage of urine, leading to swelling in the kidneys.

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