Blood in Urine&High Blood Pressure in Child with Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome can affect people of any age, but is commonly seen in children. The condition is usually first diagnosed better the ages of 2-5 years old. Blood in urine and high blood pressure are two uncommon symptoms of child with Nephrotic Syndrome. Here, we will talk about the two symptoms in details.
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Child with Nephrotic Syndrome occasionally present with gross hematuria. It is more common in patients with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN). Microscopic hematuria are not common and may occur in 20% to 30% of patients.
The presence of blood in urine may mean the kidneys' filters (glomeruli) are "sick" . Red blood cells that should be kept within the blood get leaked into the urine.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure may affect some children with Nephrotic Syndrome. And ACE inhibitors are often prescribed to help control hypertension. These drugs may cause side effects such as hypotension, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, dry cough.
In order to get rid of blood in urine and high blood pressure, child with Nephrotic Syndrome should get systematic treatment to repair the kidney damage and restore the renal function. Conventional medications such as steroids, immunosuppressive drugs fail to achieve such effects. Fortunately, alternative natural remedy is available to ensure better outcome and recovery. For more details, please refer to: Alternative Treatment for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome.
If the diagnosis and treatment are not implemented as soon as the symptoms of child with Nephrotic Syndrome are noticed, then it can lead to major complications such as chronic kidney disease. Early detection and timely treatment are the only way for children to live a normal and happy life. Any question? You can leave a message in the below.
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