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that should be directed to the causal factor and towards the underline
disease.
If the anemia due to dietary deficiency, Iron, B12, folic acid or Vitamin
C is the treatment and according to the deficient element.
If there is symptomatic acute or chronic blood loss, Packed cell
transfusion is the treatment of choice.
Bone marrow transfusion is recommended for those with Aplastic Anemia.
In renal disease Recombinant erthropoietin is the treatment of choice.
In spherocytosis Splenectomey is recommended.
In G-6-P dehydrogenase deficiency, avoidance of drugs known to
precipitate hemolysis is the most important step in treatment.
In sickle cell Anemia the treatment should be directed towards preventing
the crises and crisis management. Hydration, analgesics, oxygen, and
hydroxyurea. Blood transfusion is only recommended when and sepuestration
is
acute chest syndrome, strokes, aplastic or sequestration crises is
diagnosed.
Other symptomatic and supportive treatment might be recommended as well.
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