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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Introduction

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is characterized by an abnormal immune system response which leads to the destruction of red blood cells and hence anemia. The severity of the condition varies depending on the underlying cause e.g. cytomegalovirus, hepatitis, HIV and lupus. The condition may develop gradually or occur suddenly and cause serious symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is available below.

Symptoms of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

• Anemia - see symptoms of anemia
• Hemolytic anemia
• Symptoms of the underlying condition
• Increased reticulocyte count
• Asymptomatic in mild cases
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 31 symptoms of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Treatments for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

• Varies depending on the underlying cause and severity of the conditions. Corticosteroids and other drugs may be required in some cases. Blood transfusions and even surgical removal of the spleen may be carried out in severe cases
• Identification and management of precipitating causes eg medication, infection
• Corticosteroids
• Folic acid - as active haemolysis consumes folate
• Blood transfusion - avoid unless absolutely necessary ie angina or cardiac decompensation. Patients with AIHA are usually difficult to crossmatch
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

• Fatigue: Related Home Tests:
  • Home Anemia Tests
  • Home Thyroid Gland Function Tests
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia?

• Misdiagnosis of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Failure to diagnose Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Hidden causes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Related Patient Stories

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Deaths

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News Archives for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Medical news articles related to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia include:

• Health Tip: Minor Reaction to Childhood Immunizations
• Health Tip: Getting Older and Weakened Immunity
• Independent Audit of Global Child Immunizations Urged
• Special Immune Cells May Be Key to HIV Resistance
• Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
• Study Questions Guidelines on Immunizations
• Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Types of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

• Warm autoantibody type AHA
• Cold autoantibody type AHA
• Cold hemagglutinin disease
• Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria (PCH)
• Drug-induced AHA
• more types...»

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

• Death - rare
• more complications...»

Causes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

• Lymphoproliferative disorders
• Lymphoma
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Systemic lupus erythematosis
• Certain autoimmune disorders
• more causes...»

See full list of 14 causes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

More information about causes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (5 listings)
• Underlying causes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia as a complication caused by other conditions
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

• Anemia
• Hemolysis
• Microangiopathic anemia
• Premature erythrocyte destruction
• Hereditary hemoglobin abnormalities
• more related diseases...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Pregnancy & Fertility Health Specialists:
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Womens Health Specialists:
  • Gynecological Oncology
• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
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Hospitals & Clinics: Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

• Womens Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Medical research articles related to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia include:

• Ocular Manifestations of Syphilis (Follow-up)
• Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Cold (Follow-up)
• Pure Red Cell Aplasia (Follow-up)
• Hemolytic Anemia (Diagnosis)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Follow-up)
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Prognosis for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: The prognosis varies depending on the underlying cause and whether symptoms are managed in an appropriate and timely manner.

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Statistics for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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• Death and Mortality statistics for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Broader Related Topics

• Autoimmune diseases
• Anemia
• Blood conditions
• Immune system conditions
• more types...»

Types of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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Definitions of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia:

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, or a subtype of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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