Parents of kids who are diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease have many questions about what might happen next, how their child might feel, and what treatments are likely to be involved. Four major areas of concern are blood pressure, diet, anemia (low red blood cell count), and growth. Kids may feel …
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When Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant
Being told that your child needs a kidney transplant may leave you feeling scared, angry, or confused. You might not fully understand why your child needs a new organ or where it will come from. Just thinking about the months ahead may fill you with dread and worry. But, fortunately, …
Wilms Tumor
Most parents can’t think of anything more frightening than being told their child has cancer. Fortunately, most kids with Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer, survive and go on to live normal, healthy lives due to the highly treatable nature of the disease. Also known as nephroblastoma, Wilms tumor can …