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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disorder that usually occurs when an infection in the digestive system produces toxic substances that destroy red blood cells. It often affects the kidneys. |
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Symptoms
HUS often begins with vomiting and diarrhea, which may be bloody. Within a week, the person may become weak and irrit...
Causes
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) often occurs after a gastrointestinal infection with E. coli bacteria (Escherichia co...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. This may show: Liver or spleen swelling; Nervous system change...
Treatments
Treatment may involve: Dialysis; Medications such as corticosteroids; Transfusions of packed red cells and platelets....
Complications
Blood clotting problems; Hemolytic anemia; Kidney failure; Nervous system problems; Too few platelets (thrombocytopen...
Prevention
You can prevent the known cause, E. coli, by cooking hamburger and ground meats well and avoiding contact with unclea...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of HUS. Emergency symptoms include: Blood in the stool; No uri...
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