Congenital kidney abnormalities can range from minor, symptomless conditions to serious health challenges.  Most children and adults can lead full, healthy lives with early detection, ongoing monitoring, and personalized treatment.

When to See a Pediatric Nephrologist or Urologist?

If your child has been diagnosed with or suspected of having a kidney abnormality, early consultation with a specialist is crucial for appropriate management and monitoring.

Conservative Management

• Monitoring kidney growth and function through regular ultrasounds.
• Managing high blood pressure and infections with medication.

Surgical Treatment

• Ureteral reimplantation or reconstruction
  
• Nephrectomy (removal of non-functioning kidney)
• Pyeloplasty (for hydronephrosis due to obstruction)

Supportive Care

• Antibiotics for recurrent UTIs
• Growth monitoring and nutritional support

Dialysis or kidney transplant in severe or progressive cases