Signs Of Alport Syndrome

Hypertension

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is also a common symptom of Alport syndrome. A person with normal blood pressure will have a reading of 120 over 80 (systolic over diastolic). The reading would need to be higher than 130 over 80 to qualify as high blood pressure. In Alport syndrome, high blood pressure occurs as a result of the underlying kidney condition. However, high blood pressure can also occur without being caused by an underlying condition.

Hypertension has some associated risks. For instance, if unmanaged, it could cause a stroke, heart attack, or other problems related to the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure can sometimes be managed by reducing the stress levels in and increasing the rate of physical exercise. It may also be controlled with different medications. However, in Alport syndrome patients, it's more important to treat the underlying condition than high blood pressure alone. Easing the symptoms of the kidney disease will lead to a reduction in blood pressure.

Keep going to uncover more Alport syndrome symptoms to be wary of.