Renal dwarfism is a congenital disease in which the formation of all organs and systems of the body, including the kidneys, is disrupted in early childhood. The consequence of this is a slowdown in the growth and development of the child in the first years of life. This disease can also lead to serious kidney problems even in adulthood. Renal dwarfism is often accompanied by hereditary pathologies of other internal organs and the musculoskeletal system. Diagnosis of this disease begins with the first examination of the newborn by a pediatrician and, if necessary, a genetic analysis is performed. Modern methods of treating kidney diseases make it possible to prevent irreversible changes in this organ and improve the quality of life of children and adults.
The development of the urinary system can be impaired for various reasons. The following diseases are distinguished, which are accompanied by its underdevelopment: - congenital renal anomalies; - kidney dysplasia; - hydronephrosis (impaired urine outflow from the kidney); - kidney atrophy;
Organic underdevelopment of the urinary system is associated with disorders of kidney embryogenesis during the period of intrauterine development of the fetus. Clinical manifestations of the disease most often occur in girls due to the structural features of the kidneys. There may be an absence of one or two kidneys, the upper part of the chest is enlarged in size and has a lobular structure. Currently, it is extremely rare due to the possibility of timely diagnosis.
Treatment of the disease should be comprehensive:
Diet therapy, which should be aimed at eliminating edema, if any, and normalizing metabolic processes. If there is a risk of infection, antibacterial drugs are prescribed. Patients diagnosed with dysplasia have an increased risk of contracting infectious diseases, such as mumps. In this case, nonspecific anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. The main cause of dysplasia is infection of a pregnant woman in the 1st trimester. Some infectious agents
Renal dwarfism: Horner syndrome is a congenital anatomical disorder that develops as a result of various factors such as genetic mutations, chronic infections or other genetic abnormalities. Clinical manifestations can range from mild changes to severe forms causing serious medical problems. However, kidney dwarfism most often occurs unnoticed and painlessly, often appearing in adulthood.
Symptoms. 1) Stunted growth; 2) Increase in intervals between births in children; 3) Low body weight; 4) Low aperture; 5) Hypoplasia of the lower jaw; 6) Short neck; 7) Incorrect bite and short teeth; 8) Reduced voice timbre; 9) Narrow pelvis; 10) Strabismus; 11) There is no subcutaneous fatty tissue on the abdomen. Despite the possibility of the disease being asymptomatic, doctors recommend paying special attention to health when any symptoms appear and promptly contacting a specialist.
Causes. The cause of heredity is damage to kidney cells. Toxic poisoning and radiation can also provoke dwarfism. During a child's development, kidney cells stop growing because sex hormones stop being produced. Various mutations in genes are to blame. DNA is the most vulnerable part of the genetic code. When genes are damaged, disturbances occur in the body and organs malfunction. The syndrome may be the result of various genetic diseases. In newborns, this is usually polythelia (the presence of at least three pairs to each kidney) and single cysts, polycystic disease and other kidney anomalies. Symptoms of this disease are usually detected on the eighth day after birth. This is meconium with a greenish tint. It is most often found in boys. Kidney dwarfism can develop without any deviations in size, except for growth retardation in children. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo examination by specialists.
Renal dwarfism is a disorder in which the kidneys are small in size. Symptoms of kidney dwarfism may include severe pain in the side, decreased urine flow, general abdominal discomfort, blood or protein in the urine, irregular vaginal bleeding, and other problems. Dwarfism