children s health issues
Wilms Tumor
Symptoms of Wilms Tumor
The most common symptom of Wilms tumor is a painless lump in the abdomen. The abdomen may enlarge, which parents may notice when children suddenly need a larger diaper size. Less often, children may have abdominal pain, fever, poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Blood appears in the urine of some children. Because the kidneys are involved in controlling blood pressure, Wilms tumor may cause High Blood Pressure (hypertension). This cancer can spread to other parts of the body, especially the lungs. If the lungs are involved, children may cough and be short of breath. 