Patient's question:
The child always feels very weak all day and doesn't like to play, looking very tired overall. Their appetite is also poor, and they don't eat dinner on time. I want to know what are the main symptoms of pediatric nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations of pediatric nephropathy include symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, and decreased appetite. The typical symptoms include:① In early-stage nephropathy, patients may experience recurrent edema, which can manifest as facial or bilateral lower limb swelling and may gradually spread to the entire body. Severe edema may lead to pleural effusion, abdominal effusion, and heart failure. Edema may also be accompanied by increased or even absent urine output.
② Hematuria is a primary symptom of this condition, with all children experiencing varying degrees of hematuria. Severe cases may present with gross hematuria, where the urine appears bright red or like soapy water.