What is hemolytic anemia?

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over. Treatment depends on the type and cause of anemia. Folic acid and iron supplements may be needed and, in severe cases, a transfusion might be necessary.

How do members experience hemolytic anemia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemolytic anemia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hemolytic anemia*

Who has hemolytic anemia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 4
40s 7
50s 9
60s 3
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 27