Question
A one-year-old has kidney inflammation with three ‘+’ proteins, how long will it take for the treatment to heal?
Answer
Acute glomerulonephritis in children, commonly known as acute nephritis, is a group of kidney diseases with various causes and pathogenesis. Clinically, they present with acute onset, characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension, and a decrease in glomerular filtration rate. Therefore, they are often referred to as acute nephritis syndrome. The majority of cases are post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. This condition is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It is most common between the ages of 3 to 8 years and is rare below the age of 2. The male-to-female ratio is approximately 2:1. It is recommended to visit a regular pediatric department for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and receive symptomatic treatment. After the condition stabilizes, urine tests should be conducted once a week to observe changes in the condition and prevent recurrence.