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Immune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced blood cell count due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the immune system. |
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Symptoms
Dark urine; Enlarged spleen; Fatigue; Pale (pallor) or yellow (jaundice) skin color; Rapid heart rate; Shortness of b...
Causes
Immune hemolytic anemia occurs when antibodies form against the body's own red blood cells. The antibodies will destr...
Tests
Absolute reticulocyte count; Direct or indirect Coombs' test; Hemoglobin in the urine; LDH (level of this enzyme rise...
Treatments
Treatment with a steroid medication such as prednisone is usually the first therapy tried. If a steroid medication do...
Complications
Severe anemia rarely leads to death. Overwhelming infection may occur as a complication of treatment with steroids, o...
Prevention
Screening for antibodies in donated blood and in the recipient may prevent hemolytic anemia related to blood transfus...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have unexplained fatigue or chest pain, or signs of infection.
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