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- Healthcare providers diagnose the condition by evaluating your symptoms, asking questions about your medical history and biological family medical history, and by doing several tests.
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May 19, 2022 · Healthcare providers typically diagnose hereditary spherocytosis in infants and young children. Some people, however, don’t have signs or symptoms until ages 30 to 40. Many times, children who have the condition start having symptoms between ages 3 and 8.
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Jul 4, 2023 · Hereditary spherocytosis is the most common genetic hemolytic disease. While it is more common in Northern Europe and North America, it may present in various racial populations. It is diagnosed in 1 out of every 2000 individuals, although a substantial number of asymptomatic cases may remain undiagnosed.
- Edgar A. Zamora, Catherine A. Schaefer
- 2023/07/04
Oct 24, 2021 · Red blood cell morphology examination is an essential test for hemolytic anemia, and peripheral blood smear indicating spherocytosis is one of the important bases for the diagnosis of HS.
- Yangyang Wu, Lin Liao, Faquan Lin
- J Clin Lab Anal. 2021 Dec; 35(12): e24034.
- 10.1002/jcla.24034
- 2021/12
Feb 14, 2024 · How Is Hereditary Spherocytosis Diagnosed? If you notice you're pale and feel tired all the time, you should see your doctor.
Oct 25, 2023 · Although relatively rare, hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is the most common cause of hemolytic anemia due to a red cell membrane defect. It is a result of heterogeneous alterations in one of five genes that encode red blood cell (RBC) membrane proteins involved in vertical associations that link the membrane cytoskeleton to the lipid bilayer.
Aug 5, 2019 · MedicAlert Assistance Program. Rare Disease Educational Support Program. Rare Caregiver Respite Program. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis, including symptoms, causes, and treatments. If you or a loved one is affected by this condition, visit NORD to find.
Jun 20, 2023 · Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited abnormality of the red blood cell, caused by defects in structural membrane proteins. It is the most common form of inherited haemolytic anaemia in the US and northern Europe. The severity of resultant haemolysis is related to the type and amount of membra...
