Patient's question:
Recently, my child hasn't been feeling well and has been constantly complaining about being very thirsty. The frequency of urination is also very high. My friends around me say it might be a kidney problem. I want to understand what are the symptoms of pediatric nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of nephrotic syndrome in children mainly include the following:1. Nephrotic syndrome in children is more common in children aged 2 to 6. The incidence rate in boys is significantly lower than in girls. Children with nephrotic syndrome are prone to relapse and the symptoms usually reappear within one month after infection.
2. Children with nephrotic syndrome may experience facial, trunk, and lower limb edema in the early stages. Eyelid edema is the most typical and common initial symptom in children with nephrotic syndrome. Severe cases may also develop thinning of the skin, ascites, and pleural effusion.