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17 Treatments for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

12

Tests

2	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

Overview

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AHA) is a group of conditions where a person's immune system destroys their red blood cells (RBCs). These rare conditions occur when antibodies-proteins that normally protect us from viruses or other infections[read article]

Tests for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

1. Reticulocyte Count Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells. A reticulocyte count (also known as a retic count, reticulocyte index, or corrected reticulocyte) is a measurement and p... More
2. Direct Coombs Test If you have been feeling very fatigued, have shortness of breath, cold hands and feet and very pale skin, you may have an insufficient amount of red blood cells. Th... More
3. Urinary Hemosiderin Detection
4. Peripheral Blood Smear A blood smear is a diagnostic test used to look for abnormalities within the blood. The cell types are examined under a microscope for unusual shapes or sizes. Ther... More
5. Indirect Coombs Test If you have been feeling very fatigued, have shortness of breath, cold hands and feet and very pale skin, you may have an insufficient amount of red blood cells. Th... More
6. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
7. Haptoglobin Test This test is done to help evaluate a person for hemolytic anemia . More
8. Cold Agglutinin Test 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
9. Urine Hemoglobin Test
10. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
11. Urinalysis A urinalysis is a laboratory test done to detect problems with your body that can appear in your urine. Many illnesses and disorders affect how your body removes wa... More
12. Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test Antibodies are proteins made by your immune system. They help your body recognize and fight infections. Normally antibodies target foreign materials, like bacteria ... More
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Medical Procedures for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

1. Plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
2. Blood Transfusion 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

1. Splenectomy Your spleen is a small organ located on the left side of your abdomen, under the rib cage. This organ is part of your immune system and helps to fight infections an... More
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Prescribed Medications for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

1. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) Close 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
2. cycloSPORINE(Neoral , others...) Close CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
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