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Hemolytic uremic syndrome
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Condition that results in kidney failure, anemia and low platelets
May affect the entire body
Symptoms may include diarrhea, pinpoint purplish spots on the skin, swelling and a decrease in urine output
Cause may be unknown but often follows a bacterial or viral infection or may be due to certain medications
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but more common in toddler and school age children
Can be life threatening without prompt treatment especially in adults and older children
Treatments
FOR DIARRHEA
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Home oral rehydration solution (ORS):
Six (6) level teaspoons of Sugar
Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt
1 L (5 cupful’s) of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled
Eat the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Apple sauce, Toast)
If accompanied by nausea, suck on small pieces of ice (not small enough to choke on!)
Avoid strenuous exercise
Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendation for dosage):
Loperamide
Bismuth subsalicylate
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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