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Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia results from an abnormality of the immune system that destroys red blood cells prematurely. The cause is unknown.
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Symptoms
Fatigue; Pale color; Shortness of breath; Rapid heartbeat; Yellow skin color; Dark urine; Enlarged spleen.
Causes
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an acquired disease that occurs when antibodies form against a person's own r...
Tests
Positive direct Coombs' test; Indirect Coombs' test; Elevated bilirubin levels; Low serum haptoglobin; Hemoglobin in th...
Treatments
The first therapy tried is usually treatment with prednisone. If prednisone does not improve the condition, a splenecto...
Prevention
There is no known prevention for idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia, because the cause is unknown.
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