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What treatment helped you manage your hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)?

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What is the treatment for hemolytic uremic syndrome?

HUS in children tends to be self-limiting, and supportive care is often all that is needed. This may include intravenous fluids for rehydration and rebalancing of electrolytes like sodium and potassium, which can be lost with the diarrhea.

Blood transfusions are only used for the most severe cases of anemia in which the hemoglobin falls below 6 or 7 g/dL (depending on age, the normal value is 11-16).

Kidney failure may be managed expectantly (by observation and supportive care), and dialysis is not often required.

Adults with HUS tend to become more ill and need more aggressive therapy than children with the condition. In addition to the supportive care discussed above, plasmapheresis or plasma exchange may be required. Since it is thought there is an abnormal chemical in the plasma stimulating the abnormal clot formation, removing the plasma and replacing it with donor plasma is helpful in treating adult HUS.

Temporary dialysis may be needed while awaiting recovery of the kidneys from the illness.

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