What is Alport’s Syndrome?
Alport syndrome is a inherited syndrome which damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys . Alport syndrome results from gene mutation affecting type IV collagen (protein which is important for normal functioning of glomeruli ).
What are the causes of Alport Syndrome?
Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder , caused by gene mutation for protein in connective tissue , named collagen leading to progressive kidney damage.
What are the symptoms of alport syndrome?
Symptom includes:
-Blood in urine
-Pain in flanks
-Loss of hearing
-Swelling around eyes , ankles , feet
-Loss of vision
-hypertension
Is Alport Syndrome fatal?
Alport Syndrome is a fatal disease, it may cause death due to renal failure.
Is Alport Syndrome an autoimmune disease?
Yes, it is an auto-immune disease and its a rare genetic kidney disorder which causes glomerulonephritis.
How to investigate Alport Syndrome?
-Complete patient evaluation
-Complete blood count
-Renal biopsy
-Urinalysis
-Blood urea nitrogen
-Serum creatinine
-Audiometry
What is the treatment of Alport Syndrome?
-There is no specific treatment for Alport syndrome
-Kidney transplantation
-The mail goal of treatment is controlling the disease
-Controlling the blood pressure
-Surgery for repairing cataract
-Genetic counselling
What are the complications of Alport Syndrome?
-Deafness
-Loss of vision
-End stage renal disease
-Chronic kidney disease
Homeopathic treatment for Alport Syndrome?
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-berberis vulgaris
-colchicum autumnale
-terebinthina
