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5. How do doctors treat hemolytic anemia?

Treatment for hemolytic anemia can vary based on the cause and severity of the anemia, the person's age, and their overall health. Treatment may consist of

  • Blood transfusions to quickly increase the red blood cell count
  • IVIG, wherein immunoglobulin is given intravenously to help weakened immune systems fight off infection
  • Corticosteroids to stop the body from making the antibodies which destroy the red blood cells
  • Surgery; in some cases, removing the spleen can reduce the speed of blood cell destruction.

treating Hemolysis

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