Corticosteroids for autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Inherited defects include membrane defects, hemoglobin abnormalities, and enzyme deficiencies. Fava beans may trigger symptoms. More likely and more serious in males than females. Blood transfusions may be necessary for some types of hemolytic anemia.
Experimental trials use immune globulin.
Sideroblastic Anemias Group of anemias caused by impaired ability of bone marrow to produce normal RBCs. Normal to high iron levels, but iron cannot be used to make hemoglobin. In addition to the standard symptoms of anemia are jaundice, enlarged liver and spleen, fever, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, and leg sores. Symptoms can be mild. Usually appears in childhood.