- Health A to Z
Advertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
 |
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.Anemia- immune hemolytic; Autoimmune hemolytic anemia(AIHA).Im... |
Basic Info
Causes
Immune hemolytic anemia occurs when antibodies form against the body's own red blood cells. The antibodies will destr...
Treatments
If a steroid medication does not improve the condition, removal of the spleen( splenectomy) may be considered. Treatm...
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.
Basic Info
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.