Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treatment Information
- By:Juliet Cohen
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but serious which can cause life-threatening kidney failure, especially for children and older adults. Urémique is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children and adults being increasingly recognized.
Most cases of HUS occur after an infection of the digestive system by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterium, which is found in foods like meat, dairy products, and juice when they are contaminated. Some people have contracted HUS after swimming in pools or lakes contaminated with feces. Infection of the digestive tract is called gastroenteritis and may cause your child to vomit.
HUS is more complicated in adults. It is similar to another disease called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Other risk factors for HUS are unknown. HUS may occur with a variety of other diseases and infections. In adults hemolytic uremic syndrome is more likely to be caused by an autoimmune disease. Signs and symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome may include fever ,abdominal pain ,pale skin tone ,fatigue and irritability ,small, unexplained bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth ,decreased urination ,swelling of the face, hands, feet or entire body ,sometimes neurological symptoms, such as seizures, develop as well.
Treatments, which consist of maintaining normal salt and water levels in the body. In HUS associated with diarrhea, maintain adequate fluid balance and bowel rest. Limiting protein in the child’s diet and treating blood pressure with a medicine from a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, usually called ACE inhibitors, helps delay or prevent the onset of permanent kidney failure. Platelet transfusion may actually worsen outcome. In severe cases or when there is diagnostic uncertainty between HUS and TTP, plasmapheresis is the treatment of choice. Don't taste small bites of raw ground beef while you're cooking.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Drink only clean water.
2. Don't drink raw milk.
3. Keep food refrigerated or frozen.
4. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
5. Wash your hands well after petting farm animals
6. Platelet transfusions are given through an IV needle.
7. Wash your hands carefully with soap before you start cooking.
8. Don't taste small bites of raw ground beef while you're cooking.
9. ACE inhibitors, helps delay or prevent the onset of permanent kidney failure.About the author:
Juliet Cohen writes article for Home Remedies. She also writes articles for Makeup and Skin Care.