Causes of Kidney Disease in Children ByHiranandani Hospital Kidney Transplant

Symptoms, Treatment and causes of Kidney disease in children

The cases of kidney diseases in children are on the rise lately, which is concerning. Both acute and chronic kidney diseases can have long-term impacts that would affect the quality of life. Dr. Sujit Chatterjee, CEO of Dr.

L H Hiranandani Hospital kidney transplant, explains all about kidney diseases in children.

Causes of Acute Renal Failure in Children

Reduced blood flow to the kidneys: This

could occur due to a surgery, blood loss or septic shock

Obstruction to the urinary tract Consumption of certain drugs that damage kidneys

Diseases that obstruct blood flow and hamper kidney functions

Hemolytic uremic syndrome in which

veins inside the kidneys are constricted

Treatment of kidney diseases in children

In most cases, doctors first prescribe diuretics to increase urine, which might improve kidney functions. Diet modification is also required especially in the case of acute kidney failure. These can prevent onset of chronic kidney disease which can have lifelong negative impact.

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