What is hemolytic uremic syndrome?

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition that may occur from a gastrointestinal infection, it produces toxic substances that destroy red blood cells, and can impair kidney function.

How do members experience hemolytic uremic syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemolytic uremic syndrome*

*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 hemolytic uremic syndrome*

Who has hemolytic uremic syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 2
50s 2
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 3