Signs Of Alport Syndrome

Alport syndrome is an illness that causes damage to the tiny blood vessels found in kidneys and can lead to kidney disease and even kidney failure. Additionally, Alport syndrome might cause problems with the eyes and hearing loss. Kidney damage is caused when the syndrome attacks the glomeruli, which are tiny filtering units found inside the kidneys. Alport syndrome is a genetically inherited disease passed down through families. The leading cause is mutations found in the genes that affect the protein 'collagen.' Collagen is a necessary component of normal kidney structure and function. Collagen changes also have the potential to cause issues with the eyes and ears.