The Division of Pediatric Nephrology treats children with all types of problems of the urinary tract system including:

• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Proteinuria (protein in urine)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Urinary Tract Infection (Kidney and Bladder)
• Kidney Stones
• Enuresis (bedwetting)
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Chronic Kidney Failure
• Electrolyte and Acid-base Disturbances

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology treats children with all forms of renal disease and hypertension. Therapies and procedures available include:

• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Kidney Biopsy
• Dialysis (peritoneal and hemodialysis)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies

All modalities for the treatment of end-stage renal disease are available, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation. The Division includes two specialized centers: The Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Center provides training, support, and comprehensive follow-up for home peritoneal dialysis (CAPD and CCPD) for children with end-stage renal failure. Efforts are made to minimize disruptions in the child's usual lifestyle. Children of all ages, including infants, can be successfully dialyzed.

The UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Hypertension Center assists primary care pediatricians in diagnosing and treating hypertension in children, with an emphasis on individualized therapy, including non-pharmacologic modalities.