Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) - Symptoms, causes, treatment | National Kidney Foundation

HUS generally occurs in children who have had an illness involving diarrhea (usually bloody). Most children fully recover from their bowel illness without developing HUS. However, a small percentage will become pale and have less energy, due to the progression to HUS. Their urine output may also decrease, but a loss of color in the skin is the most striking symptom.

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) damages blood vessels, causing low platelets, anemia, and kidney failure. It can also harm other organs like the brain and heart. Table of Contents What is hemolytic uremic syndrome? Are there different types of HUS? What are the symptoms of HUS? How does HUS start? How does HUS affect the kidneys? How is HUS treated? What happens if kidney failure occurs? What are the chances of recovery from HUS? If one child in a family has had HUS, are others likely to get it? What is the outlook for HUS? What is hemolytic uremic syndrome? Hemolytic uremic…

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