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Haemolytic Anaemia
Medical Questions » Haemolytic Anaemia
| Name: Haemolytic Anaemia |
| Also known as: |
| Anemia due to excessive destruction of red blood cells. |
Causes of Haemolytic Anaemia
Red blood cells may be destroyed at a rapid rate because of an uncommon complication of many diseases including kidney failure, liver failure, transfusion with incompatible blood, cancer, both viral and bacterial infections, and exposure to some drugs and poisons. |
Symptoms of Haemolytic Anaemia
Tiredness and weakness are usual, but fever and jaundice (yellow skin) may also be present. In severe cases, the patient may become semiconscious, have severe abdominal pain, and bruise easily. |
Tests for Haemolytic Anaemia
Diagnosed by blood tests and examining the red blood cells under a microscope. |
Treatment for Haemolytic Anaemia
Emergency treatment involves transfusing the patient with concentrated red blood cells. Prednisone (a steroid) is the usual drug used, but some patients do not respond, and more exotic and toxic drugs are then required. The spleen is responsible for destroying red blood cells, and if this becomes overactive, surgical removal may control the disease.
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Complications of Haemolytic Anaemia of its treatment
Some patients require years of treatment, and in a small number the condition is resistant to treatment and fatal. |
Likely Outcome of Haemolytic Anaemia
Most cases respond well to treatment and recover in a few months. |
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