Publications by authors named "Lasanthi Weerasooriya"
Article Synopsis
- Diabetic nephropathy is rare in children with type 1 diabetes, though it can start in childhood and causes kidney disease infrequently.
- A study from 1995 to 2022 reviewed kidney biopsies of 17 children with type 1 diabetes, finding that four had diabetic nephropathy and others had several different kidney conditions.
- The research indicates that children can experience kidney issues similar to adults, including both diabetic nephropathy and various other kidney disorders.
Objective: To assess the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and somatization in school children with constipation.
Study Design: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in children aged 13-18 years, in 4 schools in Gampaha district of Sri Lanka. Data were collected using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire with questions on bowel habits, somatization, and HRQoL.