Hemolytic anemia history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Symptoms

The breakdown products of hemoglobin will accumulate in the blood causing jaundice and be excreted in the urine causing the urine to become dark brown in color.

• Chills
• Dark urine
• Enlarged spleen
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Pale skin color (pallor)
• Rapid heart rate
• Shortness of breath
• Yellow skin color (jaundice)

Past Medical History

Certain aspects of the medical history can suggest a cause for hemolysis.

• Use of drugs
• Consumption of fava beans
• Presence of prosthetic heart valve
• Presence of other comorbidities like chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Presence of autoimmune conditions