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Hemolytic Anemia
The autoimmune hemolytic anemias are rare disorders characterized
by the premature destruction (hemolysis) of red blood cells at a rate faster than they can be replaced. Acquired hemolytic
anemias are non-genetic in origin. Idiopathic acquired autoimmune diseases occur when the body's natural defenses against
invading organisms (e.g., lymphocytes, antibodies) destroy its own healthy tissues for no known reason.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Pale color
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid heartbeat
- Yellow skin color
- Dark urine
- Enlarged spleen
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