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The following information about hemolytic uremic syndrome is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of food poisoning lawsuits. If you or someone you love has become seriously ill from an E. coli 0157:H7 infection or any other foodborne illness, contact us for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. To learn about our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, please see E. coli: Lawyer and Attorney. You can reach Fred Pritzker by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Risks to You & Your Family

  • Increased risk for children, the elderly, and immunosupressed people
  • Anemia and associated blood complications
  • Abnormal kidney function
  • High blood pressure
  • Seizures
  • Blindness
  • Paralysis

Although most people who develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) do recover fully, many are burdened with permanent and debilitating health problems as a result of the illness. Certain groups are more likely than others to experience the worst effects.

Hemolytic uremic syndrome cases were quite rare, but recently--perhaps due to an increasing prevalence of more harmful strains of E. coli--the incidence of childhood HUS has been on the rise. HUS has become the most common cause of renal failure in children.

Acute Kidney Failure
Hemolytic uremic syndrome can cause severe anemia, which can lead to bruising, ineffective blood clotting, high blood pressure, damage to blood vessel walls and hemorrhaging. Another possible result of HUS is kidney damage, which can lead to chronic or permanent kidney failure.

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is the most common cause of acute kidney failure among North American children. This life-threatening condition is usually treated in intensive care, sometimes with blood transfusions and kidney dialysis.

Approximately one-third of those with hemolytic uremic syndrome experience abnormal kidney function years later, and some may require long-term dialysis. Serious neurological complications of HUS can include decreased consciousness and seizures. Eight percent of hemolytic uremic syndrome cases result in lifelong complications such as high blood pressure, seizures, blindness, and paralysis.


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