What is atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome?
Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome is a disease that primarily affects kidney function. It can occur at any age, causes abnormal blood clots (thrombi) to form in small blood vessels in the kidneys. These clots can cause serious medical problems if they restrict or block blood flow.
How do members experience atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome*
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Increased white blood cells
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Nothing reported yet
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Low hemoglobin
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain in pancreas
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Nothing reported yet
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Paralysis
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Vomiting
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome*
Who has atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 12 |