فقر الدم الانحلالي (Hemolytic Anemia)

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Hemolytic Anemia

 

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What Is Hemolytic Anemia?

Hemolytic anemia is a condition that occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can produce them, leading to a slower replacement of red blood cells, resulting in anemia. The progression of the disease can be either severe or mild. It is considered a rare type of anemia.

What Are the Symptoms of Hemolytic Anemia?

  •     The symptomsof hemolyticanemia include:
  •     Dizziness.
  •     General fatigue or weakness.
  •     Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
  •     Enlargement of the spleen or liver.

Coldness in the extremities.

What Are the Causes of Hemolytic Anemia and Risk Factors?

Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, and the spleen disposes of aged blood cells during the process of hemolysis. Usually, red blood cells live between 90 to 120 days, but in hemolytic anemia, the blood cells are broken down faster than normal, leading to a deficiency in red blood cells.

  •     Several factors increase the risk of hemolytic anemia, including:
  •     Immune system dysfunction, in whichthe immune system might attack red blood cells..  
  •     Genetic changes in red blood cells, such as those in sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
  •     Bone marrow failure.
  •     Complications from incompatibleblood transfusions.
  •     Sickle cell anemia or thalassemia (also called mediterranean anemia).

Exposure to certain medications.

How Is Hemolytic Anemia Diagnosed?:

  •     The doctor will take a medical history and perform a physical examination. Additional procedures may be requested as needed, such as:
  •     Laboratory blood tests.
  •     Laboratory urine tests.

Bone marrow examination.

How Is Hemolytic Anemia Treated?

  •     Treatment involves several procedures, as required, and may include:
  •     Immunosuppressive drugs, used for immune system disorder.
  •     Blood transfusions.
  •     Bone marrow transplant.

Spleenectomy.

How To Prevent Hemolytic Anemia?

  •     Prevention of hemolytic anemia is often not possible due to immune or hereditary factors.
  •     Ensuring correctblood transfusionsand bloodtype matching.. 

Pre-marital screening to avoid causes that may lead to hemolytic anemia, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.

What Are the Complications of Hemolytic Anemia?

  •     Complications usually occurwhen thepatient doesnot adhere to treatment:. 

Heart problems such as arrhythmias, heart enlargement, and heart failure.

  •     When Should You See a Doctor?
  •     If symptoms appear and you seek a diagnosis.

 

If symptoms worsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there specific vitamins that individuals with hemolytic anemia should take?

 

 

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