Hemolytic Anemia

When the body destroys red blood cells (a process called hemolysis) too fast, our bone marrow increases production. But if those are also destroyed too fast, a child develops hemolytic anemia. Anemia in children is not a disease — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. “Intrinsic” hemolytic anemia is caused by something a child is born with like sickle cell disease. “Extrinsic” or autoimmune hemolytic anemia can be caused by an illness or from cancer treatment.

Our renowned hematologists (blood disorder specialists) in the Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders are highly experienced at treating all types of hemolytic anemia. So whether your child’s anemia is the result of a short-term illness, or your family needs to learn the skills to manage a lifelong condition — we’re here to offer the expert care and support you need.

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Hemolytic Anemia

When the body destroys red blood cells (a process called hemolysis) too fast, our bone marrow increases production. But if those are also destroyed too fast, a child develops hemolytic anemia. Anemia in children is not a disease — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. “Intrinsic” hemolytic anemia is caused by something a child is born with like sickle cell disease. “Extrinsic” or autoimmune hemolytic anemia can be caused by an illness or from cancer treatment.

Our renowned hematologists (blood disorder specialists) in the Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders are highly experienced at treating all types of hemolytic anemia. So whether your child’s anemia is the result of a short-term illness, or your family needs to learn the skills to manage a lifelong condition — we’re here to offer the expert care and support you need.

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Our renowned hematologists (blood disorder specialists), oncologists (cancer doctors), and researchers in the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (NCCBD) work together with other top specialists to care for children with anemia. To help give kids the best possible care, we’re also actively involved in pediatric research and we offer many opportunities for clinical trial enrollment. 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete care for kids with hemolytic anemia at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours locations. 

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Program located at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) provides compassionate care for families and children coping with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete care complete care for kids with hemolytic anemia at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando). Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer complete care complete care for kids with hemolytic anemia at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville). Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations.

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We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: