Non-hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia in which red blood cells are not destroyed or damaged due to any external cause. Examples of non-hemolytic anemias include aplastic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiency anemias, and chronic anemias caused by certain medications or chronic diseases, such as kidney failure or cancer.
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a condition in which the body does not produce enough new red blood cells. This can be caused by genetic disorders, radiation exposure, certain medications, or certain infections. Symptoms of aplastic anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, paleness, and easy bruising or bleeding. Treatment for aplastic anemia typically involves medications, such as antithymocyte globulin, or a bone marrow transplant.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough iron to make enough hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, pale skin, headaches, and shortness of breath. Treatment for iron deficiency anemia involves taking iron supplements and eating foods that are high in iron, such as red meats, beans, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens.
Vitamin Deficiency Anemias
Vitamin deficiency anemias occur when the body does not have enough vitamins, such as folate or vitamin B12, to produce new red blood cells. Symptoms of vitamin deficiency anemias include fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath. Treatment for vitamin deficiency anemias typically involves taking supplements and eating foods that are high in the vitamins needed, such as leafy greens, beans, peas, and fortified cereals.
Chronic Anemias Caused by Medications or Diseases
Chronic anemias caused by medications or diseases are anemias in which the body is not able to produce enough new red blood cells due to certain medications or chronic diseases, such as kidney failure or cancer. Symptoms of these types of anemias include fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath. Treatment for these types of anemias depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, dietary changes, or other treatments.
