Prof. Dr. Afroza Begum

Prof. Dr. Afroza Begum is a senior pediatric specialist whose professional field is Pediatric Nephrology. She serves as Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Nephrology. Her academic qualifications include MBBS from Dhaka University, FCPS in Child Health and MD in Child Kidney. She also holds FRCP from the UK and completed a WHO Fellowship at AIIMS, Delhi.

Pediatric nephrology deals with kidney and urinary problems in infants, children and adolescents. Conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney inflammation, nephrotic syndrome, congenital kidney disorders and abnormalities in urine may require specialist assessment. High blood pressure can also sometimes be linked to kidney problems in children.

Children with kidney disorders may show symptoms such as swelling around the eyes or legs, changes in urination, blood in the urine or repeated urinary infections. Some conditions produce few obvious symptoms at first and may only become noticeable through urine or blood tests. Early assessment can help identify the underlying problem and guide further management.

Prof. Dr. Afroza Begum is associated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka, where her chamber is listed. Her background includes specialist pediatric kidney training as well as international academic exposure. Parents consulting her for a child's renal or urinary concern can bring previous test reports, prescriptions and medical records for review.