Question 1

what happens during a hemolytic anemia investigation?

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Blood tests: Blood testing is performed to determine the cause of anemia. Hemolytic anemia can be caused many things. Blood tests are first done to determine whether anemia is caused by hemolysis, then, if so, the reason for hemolysis.

Question 2

what's a way to explain to my job that i have an inherited hemolytic anemia disease?

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? necessary: Is it any of their business?  If trying to explain it, suggest it is a breakup of blood cells in the blood stream.

Question 3

what is hemolytic anemia?

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RBC destruction: Hemolytic anemia refers to low red blood cell (rbc) count resulting from the rbcs being destroyed within the body. The numerous possible reasons for this to occur are beyond the scope of this forum.

Question 4

can hemolytic anemia be treated?

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Yes: Hemolytic anemia can be due to multiple causes such as medications, infections, cancers, autoimmune disorders, etc. Depending on the cause treatments can be done such as stopping causative drugs, treating infections or cancers, starting folic acid, sometimes transfusing blood, etc.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hemolytic anemia?

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Varies: Some people may be asymptomatic, others may have weakness, fatigue, fast heart rate, tire easily with exercise, shortness of breath with exercise, etc.  Any form of anemia has to be diagnosed by a physician who will take a blood sample and run lab work. Once the cause of the anemia is properly diagnosed, it can be treated and the symptoms alleviated.

Question 6

what groups are at risk for hemolytic anemia?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Inherited hemolytic anemias such as sickle cell, thalassemias can run in families and are more common in african americans, hispanics, Asian indians for example. Acquired hemolytic anemias can be associated with blood cancer patients, patients with autoimmune disorders, infections (hiv, hepatitis), etc.

Question 7

what is the general outcome for hemolytic anemia?

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Depends: There are basically two type of hemolytic anemia - congenital (your born with it) or acquired (you get it all of a sudden).  Many acquired hemolytic anemias will run there course.  The congenital hemolytic anemias will likely require some treatment and may never go away completely.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: hemolytic anemia?

Accepted Answer

Hemolytic anemia is: Related to the destgruction (hemolysis) of the the red blood cells.  The most common causes are related to immune attack.

Question 9

my friend, s baby was diagnosed with hemolytic anemia, and i am wondering what that is?

Accepted Answer

Blood destruction: Hemolytic anemia is anemia caused by blood cell destruction. Anemia can generally occur due to decreased red blood cell production or to increased red blood cell destruction. Both of these have many underlying causes.

Question 10

can a person with hemolytic anemia donate blood?

Accepted Answer

Unwise.: If you have hemolytic anemia, you probably need to keep all the blood cells you've got!
there are many different causes for hemolytic anemia.  Check with your local red cross to find out if you qualify.

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