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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHereditary Spherocytosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes ...

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   May 19, 2022 · Hereditary spherocytosis is a rare inherited disorder that requires lifelong medical care. Healthcare providers can treat the sometimes-serious medical conditions that hereditary spherocytosis causes. They can’t cure the blood disorder, though. It’s not always easy to have a chronic illness or care for someone who does.

2. www.webmd.com › what-is-hereditary-spherocytosisHereditary Spherocytosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Hereditary spherocytosis is a disorder in which the red blood cells are abnormal and fragile. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this disorder today.

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   Mar 6, 2023 · Treatment. In most people, splenectomy — or removal of the spleen — can cure symptoms. However, this procedure can increase the risk of serious infections and pose other surgery-related risks...

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   Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment. Hereditary spherocytosis and hereditary elliptocytosis are congenital red blood cell (RBC) membrane disorders that can cause a mild hemolytic anemia. Symptoms, generally milder in hereditary elliptocytosis, include variable degrees of anemia, jaundice, and splenomegaly.

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   Mar 15, 2023 · The treatment for hereditary spherocytosis is individualized and may require transfusions, folic acid administration, full or partial splenectomy, and/or cholecystectomy. Complications of spherocytosis may include megaloblastic crisis, low folic acid levels, splenomegaly, and/or gallbladder problems.

6. rarediseases.org › rare-diseases › anemia-hereditaryHereditary Spherocytosis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD

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   Aug 5, 2019 · Suspicion for HS is based on clinical features and a family history of spherocytosis or related symptoms. Diagnosis is confirmed based on blood tests. Surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy) is used as a cure for HS in the case of severe anemia. Other treatments include extra folate (folate supplementation) and blood transfusions.

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   How is hereditary spherocytosis treated?

   • Treatment varies depending on symptoms. For example, newborns who have severe anemia may receive blood transfusions and/or erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESA) as soon as healthcare providers diagnose hereditary spherocytosis. ESA is a medication that encourages red blood cell production. Other potential treatments include:

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   Is spherocytosis hereditary?

   • Spherocytosis can be found in hereditary spherocytosis (HS), and a few other diseases such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The emphasis of this article is on hereditary spherocytosis. What causes spherocytosis?

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   How is spherocytosis (HS) diagnosed?

   • Suspicion for HS is based on clinical features and a family history of spherocytosis or related symptoms. Diagnosis is confirmed based on blood tests. Surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy) is used as a cure for HS in the case of severe anemia. Other treatments include extra folate (folate supplementation) and blood transfusions.

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   When does hereditary spherocytosis start?

   • Many times, children who have the condition start having symptoms between ages 3 and 8. In some cases, healthcare providers diagnose newborns after doing blood tests for hereditary spherocytosis. They do the blood tests for infants who had severe anemia symptoms about a week after they were born. How does hereditary spherocytosis affect my body?

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8. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 206107-treatmentHereditary Spherocytosis Treatment & Management - Medscape

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   Mar 22, 2023 · Splenectomy is the definitive treatment for HS. Except in the unusual autosomal recessive variant of HS, splenectomy usually eliminates hemolysis and the associated signs and symptoms.