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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Acquired hemolytic anemia | |||
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| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fatigue (medical)|Fatigue]], [[pallor]], [[jaundice]], [[dark urine]], [[tachycardia]] | |||
| complications = [[Heart failure]], [[kidney failure]] | |||
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| causes = [[Autoimmune disease]], [[infections]], [[medications]], [[cancers]] | |||
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| diagnosis = [[Complete blood count]], [[Coombs test]], [[blood smear]] | |||
| differential = [[Hereditary spherocytosis]], [[thalassemia]], [[sickle cell disease]] | |||
| treatment = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressants]], [[blood transfusion]], [[splenectomy]] | |||
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'''Acquired hemolytic anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] that occurs when the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. Acquired hemolytic anemia is more common and can occur at any age. | '''Acquired hemolytic anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] that occurs when the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. Acquired hemolytic anemia is more common and can occur at any age. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The causes of acquired hemolytic anemia can be divided into immune and non-immune causes. [[Immune hemolytic anemia]] is caused by the body's immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying its own red blood cells. Non-immune causes include physical damage to red blood cells, infections, certain medications, and other diseases. | The causes of acquired hemolytic anemia can be divided into immune and non-immune causes. [[Immune hemolytic anemia]] is caused by the body's immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying its own red blood cells. Non-immune causes include physical damage to red blood cells, infections, certain medications, and other diseases. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of acquired hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They may include fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, dark urine, and shortness of breath. | Symptoms of acquired hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They may include fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, dark urine, and shortness of breath. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of acquired hemolytic anemia typically involves blood tests to check for anemia and to determine the cause of the anemia. Other tests may be used to check for underlying conditions that could be causing the anemia. | Diagnosis of acquired hemolytic anemia typically involves blood tests to check for anemia and to determine the cause of the anemia. Other tests may be used to check for underlying conditions that could be causing the anemia. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for acquired hemolytic anemia depends on the cause of the condition. It may involve treating the underlying condition, medications to suppress the immune system, or in severe cases, blood transfusions or surgery to remove the spleen. | Treatment for acquired hemolytic anemia depends on the cause of the condition. It may involve treating the underlying condition, medications to suppress the immune system, or in severe cases, blood transfusions or surgery to remove the spleen. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Anemia]] | * [[Anemia]] | ||
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* [[Autoimmune hemolytic anemia]] | * [[Autoimmune hemolytic anemia]] | ||
* [[Hereditary spherocytosis]] | * [[Hereditary spherocytosis]] | ||
[[Category:Blood disorders]] | [[Category:Blood disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:00, 4 April 2025
| Acquired hemolytic anemia | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fatigue, pallor, jaundice, dark urine, tachycardia |
| Complications | Heart failure, kidney failure |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Autoimmune disease, infections, medications, cancers |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Complete blood count, Coombs test, blood smear |
| Differential diagnosis | Hereditary spherocytosis, thalassemia, sickle cell disease |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, blood transfusion, splenectomy |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Acquired hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that occurs when the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. Acquired hemolytic anemia is more common and can occur at any age.
Causes[edit]
The causes of acquired hemolytic anemia can be divided into immune and non-immune causes. Immune hemolytic anemia is caused by the body's immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying its own red blood cells. Non-immune causes include physical damage to red blood cells, infections, certain medications, and other diseases.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of acquired hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They may include fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, dark urine, and shortness of breath.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of acquired hemolytic anemia typically involves blood tests to check for anemia and to determine the cause of the anemia. Other tests may be used to check for underlying conditions that could be causing the anemia.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for acquired hemolytic anemia depends on the cause of the condition. It may involve treating the underlying condition, medications to suppress the immune system, or in severe cases, blood transfusions or surgery to remove the spleen.
