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Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when a medicine triggers the body's defense (immune) system to attack its own red blood cells. This causes red blood cells to break down earlier than ... |
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Symptoms
Dark urine; Fatigue; Pale skin color; Rapid heart rate; Shortness of breath; Yellow skin color (jaundice.
Causes
In some cases, a drug can cause the immune system to mistakenly think your own red blood cells are dangerous, foreign...
Tests
A physical examination may show an enlarged spleen. A number of blood and urine tests may be done to help diagnose th...
Treatments
Stopping the drug that is causing the problem may relieve or control the symptoms. Some persons may be given a medici...
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