Hemolytic anemia
Hemolytic anemia: Introduction
Hemolytic anemia: Hemolytic anemia is a term used to describe the premature desctruction of red blood cells. Red blood cells are normally broken down every 3-4 months and replaced but in haemolytic anemia the red blood cells are broken down at a faster rate than they can be replenished. The causes are numerous and the severity ranges considerably. Severe cases can lead to death.
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Symptoms of Hemolytic anemia
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Treatments for Hemolytic anemia
- Vitamin E - possibly used if condition is caused by vitamin E deficiency
- Varies depending on the underlying cause
- Treament varies depending upon the underlying cause. Treatments include:
- Identification and management of precipitating causes eg medication, infection
- Corticosteroids
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Causes of Hemolytic anemia
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Definitions of Hemolytic anemia:
Due to premature destruction of erythrocytes in the spleen or peripheral vessels; commonly associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies, splenomegaly, and malarial or other infections.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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