Beware of the Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury

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How are you? May we always be in the best condition so we can always learn and play with your friends well at school. 

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Based on the news that is stated on Kompas.com on October 18th 2022, Indonesia is one of the countries that faced with pediatric acute kidney disease. Quoted from Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia, at least 180 children in 6 months until 18 years old range in 20 provinces had suffered with this disease in 2022.

This pediatric acute kidney injury has been detected in the early of 2020, but the peak time of this disease happened on August until September 2022. 

What is the cause of this disease?

Based on Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia (IDAI), the cause of this disease is congenital kidney disorder. In the other hand, the latest pediatric kidney injury is not related with congenital kidney disorder and still under investigation what is the main cause of this disease.

Another notion the causes of this disease are adenovirus infection, leptospirosis and the after effect of cold medicine which contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol which is related with the same case in Gambia, Africa. 

Moms and Dads please stay calm in this pediatric acute kidney injury epidemic. Panda will give you some information about the early symptoms of this disease so you can be alert and prevent it earlier.

  • Fever and Lower Urine Volume; 
  • Darker or Browning Urine Color; 
  • Not Urinating in 6-8 hours Duration;
  • Indigestion: Severe Nausea and Diarrhea;
  • Seizure;
  • Respiratory Disorder: Coughing, Cold and Breath Shortness; and
  • Decreased Consciousness.

When your child has suffered from the following symptoms, please bring your child to the hospital immediately. It can be detected by doing physical examination, blood and urine test. 

These are the tips to keep your kids stay healthy and away from pediatric acute kidney disease!

  • Maintain Your Kids Healthy Dietary Habit;
  • Take Vitamins in Appropriate Amount;
  • Take Medicine According to Doctor’s Prescription;
  • Avoid Syrup Form of Medicine.

 

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