Diseases
hepatorenal syndrome
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Overview
Hepatorenal syndrome causes functional kidney failure in people with advanced liver disease. Complications of end-stage liver disease affect your circulatory system, breaking down the blood supply to your kidneys. HRS progresses rapidly, in a matter of weeks to months. The only cure is a liver transplant.
Symptoms
- fatigue.
- nausea.
- stomach ache.
- jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes).
- easy bruising and bleeding.
Causes
- the exact pathophysiology of hepatorenal syndrome — how it develops as a result of liver disease — is still in debate.
Risk factors
- obesity
- heavy alcohol use.
- type 2 diabetes.
Diagnosis
- medical history.
- blood tests and urine tests to evaluate the liver function and kidney function.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatorenal syndrome?
Hepatorenal syndrome causes functional kidney failure in people with advanced liver disease. Complications of end-stage liver disease affect your circulatory system, breaking down the blood supply to your kidneys. HRS progresses rapidly, in a matter of weeks to months. The only cure is a liver transplant.
What are the symptoms of hepatorenal syndrome?
fatigue., nausea., stomach ache., jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes)., easy bruising and bleeding.
What causes hepatorenal syndrome?
the exact pathophysiology of hepatorenal syndrome — how it develops as a result of liver disease — is still in debate.
Which medicines are used for hepatorenal syndrome?
terlipressin
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