Kidney Infection in Children BY ANIRUDHA S KULKARNI

kidney infection or pyelonephritis may infect one or both kidneys, presents both sides of the abdomen. Each kidney makes urine flows down into the bladder called the ureter by a tube. In urine from the bladder is stored and then eliminated by the body. Urinary Tract Infection usually occurs when bacteria in the bladder to the kidneys, where they live and multiply travel. typically occurs when the body has a low resistance, and if the infection is not treated in time, can also cause permanent kidney damage.

The causes of kidney infection in children In most cases, infection with bacterial invasion of the bladder such as cystitis, which spreads through the bloodstream to the kidneys is caused. Apart from that, there are many other causes such as pneumonia, malaria, hepatitis, measles, kidney stones, etc., blocking blood flow and promote the growth of bacteria in urine are captured. It may also be obstruction of the ureter another cause of kidney infection. The symptoms of kidney infection in children The signs of kidney infection in children usually develop rapidly and may occur very quickly. Sometimes symptoms of a kidney infection without knowing it, is characterized by general illness, and therefore, parents are often unaware of the signs and symptoms of kidney infection that anxiety and irritability the child. Some symptoms can be observed in children who: 1. Pain when urinating, lower back, on either side or both sides 2. a slight fever, which rise to 101 degrees or more, if not treated 3. loose stools and diarrhea 4. abdominal pain and cramps 5. Chills and vomiting, 6. Nausea and anorexia 7. Convulsions or seizures 8. urination, frequent bedwetting 9. Diagnosis and treatment of renal infection in children The diagnosis of kidney infection is carried out to identify the true cause of infection. Your doctor may ask the patient to a urine sample for bacteria, blood or pus in the urine. In some cases, the patient may need X-rays, MRI or CT, especially if the cause of the infection, a kidney stone or kidney abnormalities. Kidney infection is mainly with antibiotics, which are delivered directly into a patient's vein or treatment dropwise. If the infection is severe and the patient does not respond well to antibiotics and the need to urinate, and there is a risk of dehydration, the patient should be admitted to the hospital. Analgesics such as paracetamol and ibuprofen may be given to relieve pain and temperature when the patient has a fever. If tests show that infection due to kidney, ureter obstruction or anomaly whatsoever, then the patient must undergo surgery. renal infection in children can develop at any age and is more netmon among girls than boys. Although rare, if not treated quickly can lead to serious netplications such as sepsis (blood poisoning) and cause abscess (a space filled with pus) in the kidney. Drink plenty of fluids and maintain personal hygiene can help, an infection of the kidney in children.