14-Year-Old Girl Diagnosed With End-Stage Kidney Failure In UK After Showing Flu Symptoms
A 14-year-old girl named Lilly, who experienced flu-like symptoms for three months, has been diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, a condition typically associated with older individuals. The diagnosis came as a shock to her family, with her father, Christopher, describing it as "every parent's worst nightmare," unsure of how things would turn out.Lilly is now living with the disease and undergoing dialysis several times a week to manage her condition. However, her mission is to raise awareness so that other young people don't suffer to the same extent. Reflecting on her experience, Lilly shared that she was "kind of relieved" when doctors decided to place her in a coma due to the intense pain she was in at the time.She spent three days in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Bristol Children’s Hospital, where she remained in a coma. Now, while dialysis helps prevent her condition from worsening, doctors have informed her that a kidney transplant will eventually be necessary.Despite her circumstances, Lilly is determined to help others in her situation. She has reached out to Yeovil MP Adam Dance and the Prime Minister’s office and is working with the National Kidney Federation to advocate for awareness about end-stage kidney disease in younger people. "I want to make sure that children like me, and others on dialysis, don’t feel so alone," she said.Christopher expressed pride in his daughter, stating, "It's been a nightmare not knowing how things would go, but she’s been a beacon of strength. Knowing that her passion is to become a renal consultant and help children like herself is truly inspiring."End-stage kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. This condition can lead to dangerous levels of fluids, electrolytes, and toxins building up in the body. People with ESRD require either dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.End-stage kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease, occurs when the kidneys can no longer function effectively to meet the body's needs. Some common signs and symptoms include:- Severe fatigue and weakness,- Swelling (oedema) in legs, ankles, feet, or face due to fluid retention,- Shortness of breath caused by fluid buildup in the lungs,-Nausea and vomiting,- Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss,- Itching (pruritus) due to waste buildup in the blood,- Changes in urine output, such as very little or no urine production,- Muscle cramps and twitching,- Confusion or difficulty concentrating,- Persistent high blood pressure despite medications,- Metallic taste in the mouth,- Sleep disturbances, including restless legs syndrome or insomnia,- Chest pain due to fluid around the heart (pericarditis).
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