Learn the Signs
Early signs of Wilms tumor can be subtle.
Knowing them can save lives.
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Persistent tummy pain or discomfort.
Stomach Pain
Lump or firmness in the abdomen
Swollen or Hard Belly
Urine may appear pink, red, or brown.
Blood in Urine
Fever
Ongoing fever with no clear cause.
Fatigue
Unusual tiredness or low energy levels.
Eating less or unexplained weight loss.
Loss of Appetite
The most common symptom is a swollen stomach.
This can occur suddenly and is usually painless.
Most Wilms' tumors are large when they are found.
They are very often much bigger than the kidney itself.
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Other less common symptoms include:
What is Wilms Tumor
What Parents Should Know
These signs may seem harmless at first and can be
mistaken for common childhood illnesses.
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Trust your instincts
If something feels wrong, seek medical advice.
When to See a Doctor
Symptoms persist or worsen
Abdominal swelling is noticed
Blood appears in urine
Child seems unusually unwell
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Learn the Signs
Early signs of Wilms tumor can be subtle.
Knowing them can save lives.
___________________________
Persistent
tummy pain
or discomfort.
Pain in
Stomach
A lump/firmness
in the abdomen,
often without pain.
Swollen or Hard Belly
Urine may
appear pink,
red, or brown.
Blood
in Urine
Fatigue
Unusual
tiredness or low energy levels.
Fever
Ongoing fever
with no
clear cause.
Eating less
or unexplained weight loss.
Loss of Appetite
The most common symptom is a swollen stomach.
This can occur suddenly & is usually painless.
Most Wilms tumors are quite large when found.
They are often much bigger than the kidney itself.
Other less common symptoms include:
What is Wilms Tumor
_______________________________________________________
What Parents Should Know
These signs may seem harmless and can be mistaken for common childhood illnesses.
————————————————————————————————————
Trust your instincts
If it feels wrong, seek medical advice.
When to See a Doctor
Symptoms persist or worsen
Abdominal swelling is noticed
Blood appears in urine
Child seems unusually unwell
___________________________
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