Question
The child has been coughing and spitting up yellow or white phlegm continuously for 20 days, with a sore throat. The coughing frequency is higher during the day, with each cough producing yellow or white phlegm. Around 15 days ago, eye redness, dryness, and itching appeared.
Answer
The patient’s condition may be glomerulonephritis, a non-inflammatory kidney disease characterized by symptoms such as swelling, high blood pressure, and proteinuria. It is a common type of kidney disease with various forms, including acute nephritis, chronic nephritis, and pyelonephritis. It is recommended to undergo a renal biopsy for diagnosis before treatment is initiated based on the cause.