(D58) Other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
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Diagnosis other hereditary haemolytic anaemias is diagnosed Men are 6.51% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
3 584 (4.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
2 812 (4.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other hereditary haemolytic anaemias - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 0-5
Disease Features other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
Other hereditary haemolytic anaemias - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Smear Examination
- Reticulocyte Count
- Coomb's Test
- Osmotic Fragility Test
- Haptoglobin Test
- LDH Test
- Bilirubin Test
- Genetic Testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Regular monitoring of red blood cell count and haemoglobin levels
- Blood transfusions to replace the destroyed red blood cells
- Medications to reduce the destruction of red blood cells
- Medications to increase the production of red blood cells
- Iron supplements to reduce the risk of iron overload
- Regular exercise to improve the body's ability to use oxygen
- Dietary changes to improve the body's ability to absorb nutrients
- Counselling to help cope with the emotional impact of the disease
Other hereditary haemolytic anaemias - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
Liver enlargement
(Hepatomegaly, Hepatic enlargement, Liver swelling, Hepatitis, Hepatomegalic, Hepatomegalia, Hepatosplenomegaly, Hepatomegalies, Hepatomegaly syndrome, Hepatic enlargement disorder)
Liver enlargement is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It is characterized by an increase in the size of the liver, which can be felt in the right upper abdomen. It may develop gradually or suddenly, and can be accompanied by pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. It can manifest as an en...
Enlargement of the tear
(Expansion of the tear, Tear swelling, Augmentation of the tear, Tear enlargement, Tear dilatation, Tear distention, Tear extension)
Enlargement of the tear duct is a symptom which is characterized by an increase in the size of the tear duct. It may be accompanied by a feeling of fullness or pressure in the eyes, and can cause excessive tearing. It usually develops gradually over time, and its manifestations can vary depending on...
Jaundice
(Icterus, Yellowing, Xanthochromia, Yellowing of the skin, Icteric, Icteroid, Yellow discoloration, Yellowing of the eyes, Xanthous, Icterus gravis, Icteric sclera)
Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the body. It usually develops gradually and is characterized by a yellowish tint to the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the un...