Post Date December, 02 2023
Symptoms of nephritis in children. Children's bodies are very fragile, and they will not be able to withstand the impact of any disease. Kidney disease can be very harmful to adults, not to mention for children who are developing physically. If relevant treatment is not carried out, it will have unpredictable consequences for children. Children with nephritis can seriously damage their various functions. So, how much do you know about pediatric nephritis? What symptoms will appear? To answer parents' questions in the future, let's introduce this aspect to everyone.
Differences in hemodynamics: Patients sometimes experience hypoproteinemia or vascular changes, especially in older patients who have renal arteriosclerosis, which is very sensitive to decreases in blood volume and blood pressure. Therefore, when acute blood loss, vomiting, diarrhea, body fluid loss, surgical injury, ascites, large amounts of diuresis, and the use of antihypertensive drugs, they can further reduce blood pressure, leading to a sudden decrease in renal perfusion, This in turn reduces the glomerular filtration rate and leads to acute renal failure due to swelling, degeneration, and necrosis of tubular epithelial cells following acute ischemia.
For children with kidney disease, the progression of the disease is not very rapid. Generally, there will be burnout and lack of strength, and sometimes their mental health and appetite are poor. The onset age of simple kidney disease is relatively young, mostly between 2 and 7 years old, while the onset age of nephritic kidney disease is relatively older, mostly above 7 years old. The gender distribution was more male than female, with a ratio of 4:1.
Due to edema in the child, renal disease can occur. The following items should be examined: blood routine examination, B-ultrasound examination of both kidneys, or renal function examination. Combined with clinical symptoms, a preliminary diagnosis can be made.
"Edema is a prominent symptom: It often occurs first, initially on the face and eyelids, and then develops systemic symptoms. In simple kidney disease, edema occurs, with indentation in the skin under pressure. In severe cases, it affects the serous cavity, causing pleural effusion, ascites, hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis, and scrotal edema, which can lead to difficulty in breathing, diarrhea, or vomiting.".
Edema may recur and sometimes subside on its own. Edema caused by kidney disease is not as evident as simple kidney disease, and sometimes it is extremely mild and not easily detected. "Hypoalbuminemia causes malnutrition and developmental delay, manifested as hair loss, dry skin, susceptibility to intermittent rubs and ulcers, pale fingers and toes, pale complexion, pale lips and white fur, fatigue and inactivity in the child, and susceptibility to infection.".
Symptoms of nephritis in children. With the gradual improvement of people's lives, parents have also done their best for the future of their children. "There are gains and losses. While parents provide a good educational environment for their children, they gradually neglect their children's own physical health, which can lead to diseases in their children and seriously affect their healthy development.". Therefore, as parents, they should regularly take their children for examination, and promptly detect and treat diseases.
