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Hemolytic anemia

Hemolytic anemia: Introduction

Hemolytic anemia: Hemolytic anemia is a term used to describe the premature desctruction of red blood cells. Red blood cells are normally broken down every 3-4 months and replaced but in haemolytic anemia the red blood cells are broken down at a faster rate than they can be replenished. The causes are numerous and the severity ranges considerably. Severe cases can lead to death. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hemolytic anemia is available below.

Symptoms of Hemolytic anemia

• Asymptomatic in mild cases
• Loss of appetite
• Pale lips
• Brittle nails
• Sore mouth
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See full list of 23 symptoms of Hemolytic anemia

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Hemolytic anemia: Complications

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Disease Topics Related To Hemolytic anemia

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Medical Textbooks Online about Hemolytic anemia

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Hemolytic anemia: Rare Types

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Causes of Hemolytic anemia

• Glutathione synthase deficiency
• Hereditary xerocytosis
• Dapsone
• Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Dibasic aminoaciduria type 2
• more causes...»

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• Hemolytic anemia as a symptom

Treatments for Hemolytic anemia

• Vitamin E - possibly used if condition is caused by vitamin E deficiency
• Varies depending on the underlying cause
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Clinical Trials for Hemolytic anemia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hemolytic anemia include:

• Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Life Threatening Autoimmune Diseases - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - anti-thymocyte globulin,cyclophosphamide,cyclosporine,filgrastim,methylprednisolone,prednisone
• Phase II Study of High-Dose Cyclophosphamide in Patients With Severe Autoimmune Hematologic Disease - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cyclophosphamide,filgrastim
• Treatment of Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia (AITP) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease and Other Hemolytic Disorders - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of Deferasirox Relative to Subcutaneous Deferoxamine in Sickle Cell Disease Patients - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Deferasirox
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See full list of 138 Clinical Trials for Hemolytic anemia

Hemolytic anemia: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Hemolytic anemia

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Definitions of Hemolytic anemia:

Due to premature destruction of erythrocytes in the spleen or peripheral vessels; commonly associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies, splenomegaly, and malarial or other infections. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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