Patient's question:
A while ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. After the examination, they said it was hemolytic anemia. I want to ask if hemolytic anemia can be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hemolytic anemia is a benign disease, referring to anemia caused by the accelerated destruction of red blood cells and impaired self-healing function of the bone marrow. Hemolytic anemia is a group of heterogeneous diseases, and its treatment should vary depending on the cause. Correct diagnosis of the cause is the prerequisite for effective treatment. The following are the principles of treatment for some types of hemolytic anemia. In acquired hemolytic anemia, if the cause can be identified, the condition may heal on its own after the cause is removed. Drug-induced hemolytic anemia may recover quickly and completely after the drug is discontinued. In infectious hemolytic anemia, hemolysis can stop after the infection is controlled. Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency should avoid eating fava beans or taking hydrolytic drugs. They should not eat acidic foods and should consume alkaline foods, such as tofu, kelp, milk, and various vegetables and fruits.