Kidney diseases in childhood can progress differently than in adults and directly affect the growth-development process. Therefore, the evaluation process is handled with approaches specific to children and long-term follow-up plans.
When to visit the Pediatric Nephrology department?
- Frequently recurring urinary tract infections
- Blood in urine (hematuria)
- Foaming in urine or protein leakage (proteinuria)
- Unexplained edema (swelling)
- High blood pressure (childhood hypertension)
- Complaints related to kidney stones
- Night wetting (evaluation of underlying causes)
- Congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies
- Growth and development delay
Why is kidney health important?
- The kidneys perform important tasks such as providing fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, removing harmful substances, and regulating blood pressure. Early detection of kidney diseases occurring in childhood is important for preventing permanent damage that may occur in later ages.
How does the diagnosis and follow-up process proceed?
- The child's age, growth-development status, and current complaints are evaluated together. Laboratory tests, urine analyses, and imaging methods are planned in necessary cases. A follow-up process is created according to the findings obtained.
Multidisciplinary approach:
- The Pediatric Nephrology department works together with branches such as child health and diseases, pediatric surgery, radiology, and nutrition-dietetics when necessary. This approach supports a holistic evaluation of the child's general health status.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are urinary tract infections common in children? They may be seen more frequently especially in some age groups. Evaluation is recommended in recurring cases.
- What does foaming in the urine mean? It may be related to protein leakage and needs evaluation.
- Is bedwetting at night normal? It can be considered normal up to a certain age, but underlying causes can be investigated in ongoing situations.
Gazi Hospital Pediatric Nephrology department aims for the regular monitoring of the kidney health of children and planning appropriate follow-up processes when necessary.
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