What Is Anemia?
4. Hemolytic Anemia
As mentioned, sickle cell anemia is a type of hemolytic anemia. There are also other types of hemolytic anemia. The process of breaking down expired blood cells is normal and it happens in everybody. Problems only arise when the blood cells are being broken down faster than they can be produced.
Whether or not hemolytic anemia can be treated depends on the underlying cause of the condition. In many cases, the condition can be treated so the patient experiences few, if any, symptoms. Hemolytic anemia will sometimes develop at some point during the patient’s life, while it will sometimes be inherited.
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