Does hus go away?
The initial symptoms of HUS frequently last from one to 15 days and may include symptoms in the digestive tract, such as the following:
Severe problems in the bowel and colon may develop in some cases. In these cases, even if the digestive symptoms are no longer present, a child may still exhibit the following symptoms:
The child may produce little urine because damaged red blood cells and other factors may clog the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, or cause lesions in the kidneys, making them work harder to remove wastes and extra fluid.
The body's inability to rid itself of excess fluid and waste may, in turn, cause the following symptoms:
Hemolytic uremic syndrome symptoms include:
In severe cases of HUS, damaged red blood cells can clog the tissue in your kidneys. As a result, your kidneys can’t filter and eliminate waste from your body. If your kidneys can’t filter and eliminate waste, it can lead to acute kidney injury.
Symptoms of acute kidney injury include:
If you have diarrhea, it doesn’t mean you have HUS. However, you should seek medical attention if you have bloody diarrhea or severe diarrhea (when you can’t stay hydrated, or it lasts longer than three days).
A medical triad is a group of three signs that indicate a medical condition.
The classic triad associated with HUS includes damage to your red blood cells (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia), a steady decrease in the number of platelets in your blood (thrombocytopenia) and acute kidney injury.
Certain strains of the bacteria E. coli cause most cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome. These strains of E. coli make you sick by producing a toxin called Shiga. Shiga damages the lining of your small intestines and causes diarrhea. It can also enter your bloodstream, destroy red blood cells and damage your kidneys.
Another name for these strains is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The most common STEC in North America is E. coli O157:H7, or E. coli O157.
Rarely, certain medications may cause HUS.
E. coli usually enters your body when you eat spoiled, undercooked or poorly processed foods or drinks. These may include:
E. coli can also spread from person to person through an oral-fecal route. “Oral-fecal” means that harmful strains of E. coli spread when people don’t wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after they use the bathroom or touch feces (poop). You may touch poop after changing diapers or incontinence garments. You may also touch poop after petting zoo or farm animals that have soiled fur. If you have harmful E. coli bacteria on your hands, it can enter your system when it transfers to the food you eat, or you put your fingers in your mouth.
Treatment for HUS infection typically involves hospitalization, and may include special diets, blood transfusions, and kidney dialysis. Most people recover completely from HUS, but in some cases, it can be fatal.
