What does a pediatric nephrologist treat?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A pediatric nephrologist treats conditions affecting a child's kidneys and urinary tract, including recurrent UTIs, bedwetting, blood or protein in the urine, high blood pressure related to the kidneys, and congenital kidney abnormalities.

Is bedwetting always a sign of a kidney problem?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">No, most bedwetting in young children is a normal part of development and resolves on its own. It's worth evaluating if it persists past age 7, restarts after a long dry period, or is paired with daytime symptoms.

Why do children get urinary tract infections?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">UTIs in children can occur due to bacteria entering the urinary tract, incomplete bladder emptying, constipation, or underlying structural issues in the urinary system, which is why recurrent UTIs are often investigated further.

What is nephrotic syndrome in children?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes the body to pass too much protein into the urine, leading to swelling, especially around the eyes, legs and abdomen. It is manageable with proper treatment and follow-up.

How is a urinary tract infection diagnosed in a child?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A UTI is diagnosed through a urine test that checks for bacteria and white blood cells, and in recurrent cases, imaging such as an ultrasound may be used to check the kidneys and urinary tract structure.

Pediatric Nephrology

Get Your Free Consultation

+91

100% Secure. No spam. Just valuable insights.

Get Your Free Consultation

+91

100% Secure. No spam. Just valuable insights.

When should you see a pediatric nephrologist?

Urinary tract infections and bedwetting are common in childhood, and most settle on their own or with simple care. But some kidney and urinary signs are worth a specialist's look, especially when they keep coming back, get worse, or come with other symptoms. Below is a plain-language guide to what parents commonly notice.

⚠ In an emergency, don't wait. If your child has severe swelling with difficulty breathing, has passed no urine for over 8 hours, or has a high fever with severe back or flank pain, call 108 or come straight to the nearest emergency department. Kalyan Nagar and RT Nagar are open 24 hours.

Urinary infections

Pain, urgency or fever linked to urination

Pain or a burning feeling when passing urine
Fever with no obvious cause, especially in infants
Needing to urinate very frequently or urgently
Foul-smelling or cloudy urine
Two or more urinary tract infections in a year

Bedwetting

Wetting that doesn't fit the usual pattern

Bedwetting that continues past age 7
Wetting that restarts after a long dry period
Daytime wetting in a toilet-trained child
Bedwetting paired with excessive thirst or urination
Wetting accompanied by pain or straining

Swelling

Puffiness that appears without an obvious cause

Swelling around the eyes, especially in the morning
Swelling in the legs, feet or abdomen
Sudden, unexplained weight gain
Frothy or bubbly-looking urine
Reduced appetite alongside visible swelling

Urine changes

Blood or unusual colour in the urine

Visible blood in the urine
Urine that looks unusually dark, tea-coloured or cola-coloured
Protein or blood flagged on a routine urine test
Very little urine output over the day
A change in urine pattern after a recent illness

Growth & history

Growth, blood pressure or family history concerns

Poor growth alongside urinary symptoms
High blood pressure found at a routine check-up
A prenatal or newborn scan noting a kidney difference
A family history of kidney disease
Ongoing tiredness or paleness with no clear cause

Not sure if what you've noticed is worth a visit?

You don't need a referral. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if something just feels off with your child's urinary habits, a short consultation can help you understand what's going on and what, if anything, to do next.

Book a consultation

Call the team

Why early evaluation matters

Kidney and urinary issues left unchecked can quietly affect a child's growth, comfort and long-term kidney health. Getting an accurate answer early, whether that means simple home guidance, treatment or further testing, protects your child and saves families months of worry.

What to bring to the visit

A note of how often symptoms occur, any past urine test results or prescriptions, and details of your child's fluid intake and toileting habits.

Kidney & urinary conditions we treat in children

From urinary tract infections to bedwetting and kidney disorders, our team cares for children's kidneys and urinary health at every age.

💧

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

One of the most common childhood infections, often causing pain during urination, urgency or fever in younger children who can't describe the discomfort.

Painful urination Recurrent UTIs Fever in infants

🌙

Bedwetting & daytime wetting

Very common in young children and usually resolves with age, but worth a closer look when it persists, restarts, or comes with other symptoms.

🩸

Blood or protein in the urine

Often found incidentally during a routine check-up, and typically needs further testing to understand the cause.

🫧

Nephrotic syndrome & swelling

A kidney condition causing excess protein loss in urine, often noticed first as swelling around the eyes, legs or abdomen.

❤️

Kidney-related high blood pressure

Kidney conditions can sometimes raise blood pressure in children, which is why blood pressure checks are part of a kidney evaluation.

🧬

Congenital kidney & urinary abnormalities

Some children are born with structural differences in the kidneys or urinary tract, often picked up on a prenatal or newborn scan, that need ongoing monitoring.

What to expect at your first visit

Knowing what happens next makes the day easier for you and your child.

Book your slot

Book online or call us. Bring any past urine test results, prescriptions or a note of how often symptoms occur.

Talk it through

The doctor reviews your child's urinary and toileting history, and does a gentle physical examination.

Tests, only if needed

If more information helps, we explain each test first, such as a urine test, blood test or kidney ultrasound.

A clear care plan

You leave knowing the diagnosis or next step, the treatment plan, and when to follow up.

How we evaluate

Most evaluations start simple and only go further if needed.

🧪

Urine tests

A simple, painless test that checks for infection, blood, protein or other markers of kidney health.

🩸

Blood tests

Checks kidney function markers when a urinary condition may be affecting how the kidneys are working.

🩻

Ultrasound imaging

A painless scan to look at the shape and structure of the kidneys and bladder, especially for recurrent UTIs.

📋

Behavioural & lifestyle review

For bedwetting, a review of fluid intake, toileting habits and sleep patterns often guides the first steps.

How we treat

Treatment is matched to the cause, and often starts with the simplest option first.

Antibiotic treatment Bladder & bowel training

Fluid & lifestyle guidance Medication management

Blood pressure monitoring Long-term follow-up

Specialist referral, if needed

Our goal isn't only clearing a symptom. It's a child who feels comfortable and confident, and parents who understand what to watch for going forward.

What good pediatric nephrology care looks like

A child's kidney or urinary concern often needs patience, clear communication and follow-through, not just a one-time fix.

👨‍⚕️

Doctors experienced with children

Pediatricians who understand how kidney and urinary symptoms present differently in children, and who can put a nervous child at ease.

💛

A comfortable, low-anxiety setting

Talking about bedwetting or bathroom habits can feel embarrassing for children. A warm, judgement-free approach makes a real difference.

📋

Clear next steps for parents

Whether it's home guidance, a short course of treatment, or further testing, you should leave knowing exactly what to do next.

🤝

Ongoing, coordinated follow-up

Many kidney conditions are followed over months or years, so continuity of care matters as much as the first diagnosis.

📍

Close to home across Bangalore

Consultations available at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.

Questions parents often ask

“If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.”