Haemolytic Anaemia symptoms, picture, causes

Hemolytic anemia refers to the premature,increased destruction of erythrocytes. Haemolytic Anaemia is very common disease in pregnancy. The first deficiency to be demonstrated was a haemolytic Anemia described in premature infants. This diseases is not specific to any gender and can occur at any age. There are many types of hemolytic anemia, which are classified according to the location of this inability to produce red blood cells. The general classification of hemolytic anemia is either acquired or inherited. Treatment depends on the cause and nature of the breakdown.

Acquired haemolytic anaemia may also be caused by the presence of antibodies (proteins produced by the body to fight infection) in the blood. When the rate of breakdown increases, the body compensates by producing more RBCs, but if compensation is inadequate clinical problems can appear. Breakdown of RBCs can exceed the rate that the body can make RBCs and so anemia can develop. In severe immune-related hemolytic anemia, steroid therapy is sometimes necessary.

Haemolytic Anaemia symptoms

• Symptoms of Haemolytic Anaemia disorder is due to both anaemia and the underlying disorder. Patients with minimal or long-standing haemolytic anaemia can be asymptomatic.
• Severe anaemia, especially of sudden onset, may cause tachycardia, dyspnoea, angina and weakness occur in patients with severe anemia.
• Gallstones may cause abdominal pain. Bilirubin stones can develop in patients with persistent hemolysis.
• Haemoglobinuria can occur in patients with intravascular hemolysis and produces dark urine.

Hematology consultation helps select appropriate diagnostic approaches and laboratory tests and assists in planning and monitoring therapy. Perform tests to identify hemolysis in an experienced laboratory that is selected by a hematologist.