In hereditary spherocytosis, large numbers of red cells are destroyed as they pass through the spleen. Not surprisingly treatment involves removing the spleen . Not surprisingly treatment involves removing the spleen (splenectomy), usually in childhood.
If anemia is due to loss of a large amount of health blood for example, after an accident or an operation you may need a simple blood transfusion. Blood transfusions are also given to help manage some hereditary anemia.
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