Question
If a patient experiences symptoms such as cold hands and feet, leg pain, fatigue, profuse sweating, and pale complexion, how should autoimmune hemolytic anemia be treated?
Answer
The primary treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia is hormonal therapy, but long-term use may be accompanied by side effects. In the initial phase of treatment, a sufficient amount of hormones should be used, followed by a gradual reduction in dosage to a maintenance level, such as starting with 8 tablets and reducing half a tablet every half month until maintaining at 1 tablet. This condition is a chronic autoimmune disease that requires long-term treatment, and some patients may relapse after discontinuing medication. During the treatment process, close monitoring of the condition changes should be conducted, and the treatment plan should be adjusted according to medical instructions.