Kidney problems in children | Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU)
Kidney problems in children In recent years, better ultrasound machines have allowed your doctor to see your baby’s kidneys more clearly during pregnancy. Different types of problems can be found including the absence of one or both kidneys, abnormal position of a kidney, hydronephrosis (swelling of a kidney), fluid-filled cysts and tumours. The following overview of the urinary tract will help you understand the problems your baby may have. What does the urinary tract do? The main function of the urinary tract is to remove wastes and fluid from the body. The urinary tract has four parts: the kidneys , the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The urine is formed when the kidneys filter blood and remove excess waste materials and fluid. The urine collects into a part of the kidney called the renal pelvis. From the renal pelvis, the urine travels down a narrow tube called the ureter into the bladder. The bladder slowly fills up with urine, which empties from the body through another sma...