Patient's question:
What is a hemolytic baby, is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Hemolysis refers to a phenomenon where the blood components in a child's body are destroyed by antibodies in the mother's body. It is a process where red blood cells are damaged and their lifespan is shortened. It can be caused by various physical and chemical factors and toxins. In vitro, hemolysis can be induced by hypotonic solutions, mechanical strong oscillation, sudden low-temperature freezing (-20℃ to -25℃), sudden thawing, excessive acidity or alkalinity, and other factors. Blood has many types, and different causes lead to different types of hemolysis. Generally, hemolysis that occurs in the body is often associated with autoimmune diseases.