Hemolysis in adults is often difficult to cure on its own and requires prompt treatment of the cause. Common causes of hemolysis include hereditary spherocytosis, erythrocyte glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, and paroxysmal sleep hemoglobinuria.
1. Hereditary spherocytosis: hemolysis caused by hereditary defects in red blood cell membranes. Splenectomy can be an effective treatment for this disease, and red blood cell transfusion can be used to correct the anemia when it is severe.
2. Erythrocyte glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: hemolysis is mostly caused by exogenous oxidants, usually avoid the intake of oxidants, actively control infections, and transfusion of red blood cells can improve the condition.
3. Paroxysmal sleep hemoglobinuria: hemolysis caused by acquired red blood cell membrane defectiveness. In order to control hemolytic episodes, glucocorticoids can be used for treatment. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is currently the only possible cure.
There may be other causes of hemolysis in adults. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the disease and treat it under the guidance of the doctor.