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Drug Induced Immune Hemolytic Anem... Learning Center

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Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when a medicine triggers the body''s defense(immune) system to attack its own red blood cells. This causes red blood cells to break down earlier than ...

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Causes
The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early.Drugs that can cause this type of hem...
Tests
A physical examination may show an enlarged spleen. A number of blood and urine tests may be done to help diagnose t...
Treatments
Stopping the drug that is causing the problem may relieve or control the symptoms. Some persons may be given a medici...
Prevention
You should continue to avoid the drug that caused this condition.
Doctor Specialties
See your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.

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