Question
What symptoms may appear when an infant has poor kidney function?
Answer
Infants with abnormal kidney function may exhibit a variety of symptoms. Firstly, changes in urine volume, whether decreased or increased, can be a sign of kidney disease. Secondly, changes in urine color, such as the appearance of redness or increased foam in the urine, may suggest kidney dysfunction. Additionally, if an infant has edema around the eyelids or legs upon waking up, it can also be a sign of kidney damage. Since infants have poor kidney concentrating function, water is mainly excreted through urine. Lastly, if an infant experiences intermittent crying, it is also necessary to consider the possibility of urinary tract infection.