Patient's question:
My baby urinates less, but they drink a lot of water. The most important thing is that I noticed my baby has blood in their urine, which makes me very worried. People told me it might be pediatric nephritis, but I'm not really convinced. So, I'd like to ask how to determine if it's pediatric nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms mentioned above in the child are highly likely to be due to excessive sweating and fluid loss, leading to an increase in urine output. If the child repeatedly experiences hematuria without other causes such as urinary tract stones or infections, and if blood tests show elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, along with clinical symptoms like high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema, it is important to consider the possibility of nephritis. Renal function tests, along with 24-hour urine microalbumin and renal function tests, can be conducted for a comprehensive analysis and judgment.