Why is surgery necessary for severe anemia?
Apr 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Introduction
Severe anemia is usually caused by abnormal red blood cells affecting the spleen, and can be treated under a doctor's guidance through splenectomy. In addition, when hemoglobin concentration in the body ranges between 60–90 g/L, it is generally referred to as moderate anemia, with common symptoms including palpitations and chest tightness. Treatment typically involves taking ferrous succinate tablets or ferrous sulfate tablets orally under medical supervision.
In general, surgery for severe anemia is usually required when abnormal red blood cells affect the spleen. The specific details are as follows:
Severe blood loss caused by trauma may lead to severe anemia in patients, who might require emergency management and treatment of the injury, and sometimes surgical intervention is necessary. If anemia results from malignant hematological diseases, it can threaten life and health, and timely liver cell transplantation under medical guidance may be needed. In cases of severe anemia, hemoglobin concentration in the body typically ranges between 30–60 g/L; patients may experience symptoms such as palpitations and shortness of breath, and should promptly receive blood transfusions under medical supervision. Common symptoms of anemia include dizziness and pallor. Regular consumption of iron-rich foods such as animal liver and lean meat can help effectively alleviate these symptoms.
In addition, patients need to take oral medications such as ferrous succinate tablets or ferrous sulfate tablets under medical guidance.
