Question

How should hemolytic anemia be treated? Do you need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long does it usually take to see improvement in the treatment process?

Answer

The treatment of hemolytic anemia first focuses on blood system examinations to confirm the presence of damaged red blood cells. This type of anemia is caused by the premature and excessive destruction of red blood cells, with two main modes of destruction: one is the dissolution in the blood circulation, known as intravascular hemolysis, also called extracellular hemolysis; the other is the destruction within the reticuloendothelial system, known as intravascular hemolysis, also called intracellular hemolysis. The clinical methods for treating hemolytic anemia mainly include:

  1. Etiological Treatment: Treat the different causes leading to hemolysis, such as infections, drug reactions, and immune diseases.
  2. Corticosteroid Therapy: For some immune-mediated hemolytic anemias, corticosteroids are an effective treatment option.
  3. Dietary Adjustments: It is recommended that patients consume foods rich in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.