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ConditionName

Hemolytic anemia

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Pallor, fatigue, dizziness, possible hypotension. 
Possible jaundice, and the spleen may enlarge.

Hemolytic crisis (acute, severe hemolysis) is uncommon:

chills, fever, pain in the back and abdomen, prostration, shock. Hemoglobinuria causes red or reddish-brown urine.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

All have:
normal MCV;
↑reticulocytes;
↑LDH, ↑indirect bilirubin (can’t go to urine it’s attached to albumin);

Peripheral smear – very helpful;
Sudden ↓Hct;
↑LDH, ↑indirect bilirubin (can’t go to urine it’s attached to albumin);
↑K – b/c K inside cells;
↓serum hemoglobin;
MCV is normal! We can’t change it quick!
Dark urine – Hemoglobin;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Sickle cell, 
Autoimmune hemolysis, 
Hereditary spherocytosis, PNH, 
G6PD deficiency;

TreatmentOptions

Transfusion;
Hydration

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/hematology-and-oncology/anemias-caused-by-hemolysis/overview-of-hemolytic-anemia