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Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a drop in the number of red blood cells due to increased destruction by the body's defense (immune) system. |
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Symptoms
Dark urine; Enlarged spleen; Fatigue; Pale color (pallor; Rapid heartbeat; Shortness of breath; Yellow skin color...
Causes
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an acquired disease that occurs when antibodies form against a person's own...
Tests
Direct Coombs' test; Hemoglobin in the urine; Indirect Coombs' test; Red blood cell count and serum hemoglobin;...
Treatments
The first therapy tried is usually a steroid medication, such as prednisone. If steroid medications do not improve the...
Prevention
There is no known prevention for idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia, because the cause is unknown.
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