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Can children suffer from kidney infections? And what are the symptoms that appear on them? Here is the most important information about the symptoms of kidney infection in children.
What are the symptoms of kidney infection in children? Follow the article to know more
Symptoms of nephritis in children
The kidneys may be exposed to problems and infections in children as well as adults, and there are many reasons that lead to inflammation of the kidneys in children.
Here are the symptoms of kidney infection in children, according to the most prominent reasons:
Symptoms of kidney inflammation in children due to infection
Bacterial infection is one of the most common causes of kidney inflammation in children, and is often the number one cause in most children.
Symptoms include
1. Symptoms in the newborn
Symptoms in a newborn include
Refusal to feed.
Inability to gain a healthy weight.
lethargy.
stomach cramps
vomiting.
yellowing of the skin
Having a bad smell of urine.
Although the infection is present, a high fever is not a symptom of a kidney infection in infants, so watch out for other signs and symptoms.
2. Symptoms in children under two years old
Include the following
Sometimes a high temperature.
Malnutrition and anorexia.
vomiting.
diarrhea.
3. Symptoms in children older than two years
Symptoms include
High temperature.
chills.
anorexia
Pain in the stomach, lower abdomen, lower back, or one of the two sides.
Pain above the pubic bone.
Pain and burning when urinating.
Significantly frequent urination.
incontinence.
The appearance of blood in the urine.
vomiting.
Symptoms of kidney inflammation in children due to lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is one of the most prominent immune diseases that lead to inflammation of the kidneys in children, and symptoms include the following:
high blood pressure.
Dark colored urine.
The appearance of flu-like symptoms.
Joint aches and pains.
Swelling of the feet, ankles, eyes and hands.
Sudden weight gain due to fluid retention.
Complications of nephritis in children
In the event of neglect and failure to treat the child properly and at the appropriate time, especially in the case of kidney infection caused by a bacterial infection in particular, the child may suffer from some serious complications that increase the chance of staying in intensive care or sometimes death.
Here are the main complications of nephritis in children
1. Sepsis
Sepsis is a serious condition that results from the multiplication of bacteria or any other microbe in the blood, which leads to the immune system secreting chemicals that work to kill the microbes, but in this case they spread in the blood and start attacking the body’s own systems, which leads to their destruction and sometimes death.
Symptoms of sepsis in children include
A very high temperature with chills or a very low temperature.
breath quickening.
fast heartbeat
skin sweating
Extreme lethargy and sleep most of the time.
Body pain or increased crying.
2. Bacterial meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is a bacterial infection that spreads to the meninges, the layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Kidney infection can sometimes lead to bacterial meningitis in children. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis in children include:
a rise in temperature
Severe headache.
Neck stiffness.
sensitivity to light
Vertigo.
Confusion and inability to focus.
rash.
Nausea and vomiting.
Sore throat.
Bacterial meningitis is serious and can lead to hearing loss, mental disorders or sometimes death. So please be careful and follow the child if any of the symptoms mentioned appear.
Diagnosis of nephritis in children
Here are the most prominent diagnostic methods for kidney infection in children
Blood and urine tests that help detect the cause, such as detecting the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Ultrasound, which helps detect any problems in the structure or functions of the urinary system.
A voiding cystourethrogram, which detects problems with urine backflow.
