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Treatment with a steroid medication such as prednisone is usually the first therapy tried. If a steroid medication does not improve the condition, removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be considered. Treatments with drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants) ma...[read article]
Tests for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes (slightly immature red blood cells) in blood. More
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The Coombs' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction (hemolysis. More
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Urinary Hemosiderin Detection
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells. More
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The Coombs' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction (hemolysis. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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This test is done to help evaluate a person for hemolytic anemia . More
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The cold agglutinins test is performed to detect the presence of antibodies in blood that are sensitive to temperature changes. Antibodies are proteins produced by ... More
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Urine Hemoglobin Test
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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The antinuclear antibody panel is a blood test that looks at antinuclear antibodies (ANA. Antinuclear antibodies are substances produced by the immune system that a... More
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Medical Procedures for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More
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Surgical Procedures for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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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 ... More
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Prescribed Medications for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
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