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Hemolytic Anemia Learning Center

Treatments could include:
Treatment depends on the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia. Folic acid, iron replacement, and corticosteroids may be used. In emergencies, a blood transfusion or removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be necessary.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Treatment will depend on the cause of the anemia, and may involve treatment of the underlying cause. If the hemolytic anemia was brought on by hereditary spherocytosis, the spleen may be removed. Corticosteroid medications, or adrenal steroids, ma...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The treatment depends upon the cause and severity of the anemia. Medicines like folic acid and corticosteroids may be used to treat the anemia if it is not severe. Severe hemolytic anemia may be very quickly fatal and immediate hospitalization is ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side. It helps your body fight germs and infections. It also helps filter your blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage. In adu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage. In adu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
A bone marrow transplant delivers healthy bone marrow stem cells into the patient. It replaces bone marrow that is either not working properly or has been destroyed (ablated) by chemotherapy or radiation.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2008
The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient's vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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