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Suggest Treatment For Hemolytic Anemia
I am 49 year old female. Underwent Aortic Valve replacement surgery 1 year ago.Due to low HGB Iron etc. over the course of this year I have had 10 IV iron infusions.HGB is finally up to normal (13.2); however platelets remain high 564; RDW 20.4; LDH 227; Hepataglobin less than 17 and Iron Saturation at 13. Have seen hematologist - say's hemolytic anemia.My question would be can this improve or should it worsen, what am I looking at long term?
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Treatment of hemolytic anemia depends on the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia.
In emergencies, a blood transfusion may be needed.
For hemolytic anemia caused by an overactive immune system, drugs that suppress the immune system may be used.
When blood cells are being destroyed at a fast pace, the body may need extra folic acid and iron supplements to replace what is being lost.
Rarely, the spleen may need to be removed, because it acts as a filter, removing abnormal cells from the blood.
Regards
Dr De
In emergencies, a blood transfusion may be needed.
For hemolytic anemia caused by an overactive immune system, drugs that suppress the immune system may be used.
When blood cells are being destroyed at a fast pace, the body may need extra folic acid and iron supplements to replace what is being lost.
Rarely, the spleen may need to be removed, because it acts as a filter, removing abnormal cells from the blood.
Regards
Dr De
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