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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. | The symptoms of hemolysis mostly relate to (1) red blood cell loss and (2) release of hemoglobin and its breakdown products into the circulation. 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. Some of the symptoms include: | ||
*[[Chills]] | *[[Chills]] | ||
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Overview
Symptoms
The symptoms of hemolysis mostly relate to (1) red blood cell loss and (2) release of hemoglobin and its breakdown products into the circulation. 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. Some of the symptoms include:
- 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