In fact, you can have a very nice weather in a high pressure zone, with clear sunny sky and little wind, but during daytime, the pressure drops a little to climb up again during the night. That is a normal diurnal variation of pressure; when it is hot, air rises and pressure drops a bit. It is not the drop in itself but the rate of fall that is the most important point and that's why some people have barographs that register the pressure over time. An old seafarer's rule is that a pressure fall of ten millibars (today, called hecto-Pascal) in eight hours is a certain sign of a gale force wind coming in. And that is the only thing that is 100 percent certain in meteorology; a pressure fall must be followed by a wind of air trying to fill again the lower pressure.
Overview. 1  Babies can develop enlarged kidneys -- a condition known as hydronephrosis -- while still in the womb, or after birth. This condition is the most frequently discovered problem revealed by ultrasound examinations of babies in the womb.
What causes simple kidney cysts? The cause of simple kidney cysts is not fully understood. Obstruction of tubulesâtiny structures within the kidneys that collect urineâor deficiency of blood supply to the kidneys may play a role. Diverticulaâsacs that form on the tubulesâmay detach and become simple kidney cysts. The role of genetic factors in the development of simple kidney cysts has not been studied. What are the symptoms of simple kidney cysts? Simple kidney cysts usually do not cause symptoms or harm the kidneys. In some cases, however, pain can occur between the ribs and hips when cysts enlarge and press on other organs. Sometimes cysts become infected, causing fever, pain, and tenderness.