Tuntun Children's Hospital is here for every step of your baby's growth journey.
Especially in children, changes in kidney function can occur even without obvious symptoms.
They often begin first, making early detection and accurate evaluation very important.
Tuntun Children's Hospital does not judge solely by the disease name,
from the child's symptoms and functional evaluation through urine and blood, to structural evaluation if necessary,
and provides pediatric nephrology precision care that makes comprehensive judgments in stages.
Pediatric kidney disease often presents with vague symptoms or appears normal in routine blood tests,
making it easy to miss the optimal time for diagnosis.
If not detected early, acute kidney injury can progress to chronic kidney disease,
hence, precise evaluation in the early stages is crucial.
A disease commonly occurring in children,
requiring more than just simple infection treatment,
evaluation for renal involvement is crucial.
If high fever recurs or urinary tract infection is recurrent,
→ Need to confirm the presence of kidney damage and/or structural abnormalities.
Edema, Proteinuria a disease characterized by these symptoms,
requiring accurate diagnosis and
continuous monitoring of renal function.
After infection, dehydration, or medication use,
a condition where renal function temporarily declines.로,
There is a very high chance of recovery if detected early.
We do not perform the same tests on every child,
and we determine the next steps based on test results.
We assess the ‘need for kidney evaluation’ based on clinical symptoms and basic tests.
The child’s symptoms, physical examination findings, urine test, and
By integrating basic blood test results,
we first confirm whether a detailed evaluation is necessary.
→ We will monitor their progress.
→ Proceed to the initial precision evaluation phase.
Initial Precision Evaluation (Blood & Urine Tests)
→ To assess overall kidney function and systemic inflammation.
→ To check for abnormalities like proteinuria or hematuria.
Depending on the results
No abnormal findings → We will monitor their progress.
Additional evaluation needed → Proceed to next step
Kidney and Urinary Tract Structural Evaluation (if needed)
In cases of recurrent urinary tract infections or
pyelonephritis or suspected kidney damage,
we also check for structural abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract.
→ Evaluates kidney size, structure, and checks for hydronephrosis.
→ Checks for underlying structural issues like vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
In the past, to check for kidney damage or urinary reflux,
examinations involving radiation exposure were considered an unavoidable choice.
However, Tuntun Children's Hospital asked:
Currently, in advanced medical countries, to minimize children's radiation exposure,
the approach of prioritizing precise ultrasound-based evaluation has already become a standard.
Repeat examinations possible without radiation exposure
Minimization of the child's physical burden
Real-time explanation possible with the guardian present
Our hospital, based on global clinical evidence and guidelines,
prioritizes the safest yet most accurate evaluation methods for children.
Evaluation of pediatric kidney and urinary tract diseases, rather than ‘performing many tests’,
It is important to choose the safest and most accurate method for your child.
Below compares the existing radiation examination method with the one primarily employed by our hospital,
highlighting the differences in precision ultrasound-based assessment.
| Conventional Radiation Examination Method (Radioactive Isotope and Fluoroscopy) |
Category | Our Hospital's Latest Precision Ultrasound System |
|---|---|---|
| Radioactive Isotope Injection or X-ray Fluoroscopy Required | Radiation Exposure |
No Radiation Exposure Whatsoever |
| Standard Examination Method with a Long History | Global Status |
Latest Standard Examination Recommended by American and European Societies |
| Standard for Confirming Kidney Damage and Reflux | Diagnosis Precision |
High Precision Proven by Global Academic Literature |
| Requires Meticulous Caution from Medical Staff Regarding Cumulative Radiation | Test Safety |
Harmless to the Human Body Even with Repeated Examinations, Thus Very Safe |
| Conducted in a Radiation Isolation Zone, Limiting Observation | Guardian Observation |
Conducted with Real-time Explanations While the Guardian is Present |
We never base a pediatric kidney diagnosis on a single test result.
We take a holistic approach, carefully considering the following factors together:
The child's symptoms and clinical progression
Blood and urine test results
Imaging findings (if applicable)
The child's age and overall physical condition
Whether treatment is needed depends on the child's kidney function and
when there is a possibility of affecting the long-term prognosis.
we make a cautious decision after thorough explanation with the guardian.
In many cases, medical
treatment is not required.
Without Treatment
observation alone, without active intervention.
Follow-up Observation, Too
It is an important part of management.
To Parents/Guardians