Pediatric
Teenagers with chronic kidney disease: Living a full life
December 30, 2008As a teen you have a lot going on. If you’re dealing with chronic kidney disease you may have questions about how it affects you. Here are some tips for dealing with parents, friends, your health and other issues.
Some causes of kidney disease in children
November 16, 2004
Sometimes children are born with kidney disease or develop it at a very young age. Common causes are reviewed along with warning signs to look for in children.
When your child has chronic kidney disease
September 20, 2006
Finding out your child has chronic kidney disease will leave you with many questions. We’ve provided a starting place for getting answers and tips to help you and your child adjust to life with kidney disease.
Tips for parents of children with chronic kidney disease
July 14, 2008
Finding out your child has chronic kidney disease will bring up many questions: How can I help my child? How much should I tell my child about their health condition? What can my child understand about kidney disease and dialysis? Here are a few tips to help parents better deal with their child’s illness and the changes in the day-to-day life of the entire family.
Your teenager and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
January 12, 2009
While it is rare, teenagers may find out they have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and need dialysis. In adults, chronic kidney disease usually happens over time due to untreated high blood pressure or diabetes; however, CKD in teenagers is usually due to persistent urinary tract infections, nephrotic syndrome and nephritis. Parents and their teenagers can learn more about CKD, the symptoms and how to treat it.
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