Suggest treatment for hemolytic anemia
Patient: I am 49 year old female.  Underwent Aortic Valve replacement surgery 1 year ago.Due to low HGB Iron etc. over the course of this year I have had 10 IV iron infusions.HGB is finally up to normal (13.2); however platelets remain high 564; RDW 20.4; LDH 227; Hepataglobin less than 17 and Iron Saturation at 13.  Have seen hematologist - say's hemolytic anemia.My question would be can this improve or should it worsen, what am I looking at long term? Doctor: Treatment of hemolytic anemia depends on the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia. In emergencies, a blood transfusion may be needed.For hemolytic anemia caused by an overactive immune system, drugs that suppress the immune system may be used.When blood cells are being destroyed at a fast pace, the body may need extra folic acid and iron supplements to replace what is being lost.Rarely, the spleen may need to be removed, because it acts as a filter, removing abnormal cells from the blood.RegardsDr De