Hemolytic uremic syndrome: Complications

What are the Complications of Hemolytic uremic syndrome?

• Chronic renal failure.
• Acute renal failure usually lasting about 2 weeks and requiring hemodialysis occurs.
• Hypertension.
• Hematuria.
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
• Neurologic dysfunction ,Seizures, coma, stroke, hemiparesis, and cortical blindness. Severe CNS involvement is associated with significant mortality.
• Gastrointestinal involvement, including any area from the esophagus to the anus. This can include hemorrhagic colitis, bowel necrosis and perforation, and intussusception, intestinal strictures, severe colitis.
• Cardiac dysfunction, possibly precipitated by uremia and fluid overload.
• Pancreatitis. Although seen in fewer than 10% of patients, can include glucose intolerance and may lead to diabetes.
• Cerebral involvement.
• Hepatomegaly