Warm-reacting-antibody hemolytic anemia

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Synonyms

warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, wAIHA, warm AIHA, warm-type autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm antibody hemolytic anemia, warm agglutinin disease, idiopathic wAIHA,

Overview

Warm-reacting-antibody hemolytic anemia: A rare autoimmune condition where the body’s defense system attacks and destroys red blood cells. The onset of the condition is triggered by temperatures 37ºC or lower. The severity of the disorder is variable.

Symptoms

Paleness
Tiredness
Breathing difficulty on exertion
Dizziness
Palpitations

Causes

Sleeping difficulty
General stress
Jet lag
Shift work
Relationship conflict Adult respiratory distress syndrome
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Aspiration of a foreign body
Asthma
Cor pulmonale
Emphysema

Diagnosis

Home medical testing related to Warm-reacting-antibody hemolytic anemia:

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