Severe anemia? Is there any other treatment besides blood transfusion?

Severe anemia refers to a hemoglobin concentration of less than 60 g/L, and patients will experience dizziness, fatigue,palpitationand other symptoms. Apart from blood transfusion treatment, there are other treatments like medication, surgery, etc.

1. Drug treatment: For patients with severe anemia, iron can be used for treatment, such as ferrous sulfate tablets, ferrous succinate tablets, etc. It can also be treated with drugs such as folic acid and vitamin B12. These medications can help increase the number and quality of red blood cells in the body, which can improve the symptoms of anemia.

2. Surgical treatment: If the patient's severe anemia is caused by gastrointestinal bleeding, it can be treated by endoscopic hemostasis or interventional embolization. If it is due to hypersplenism, it can be treated with splenectomy.

3. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a method of restoring normal hematopoietic function to patients by transplanting healthy hematopoietic stem cells. This method is indicated for severe anemia caused by certain types of hematologic disorders.

4. Immunosuppressant treatment: For severe anemia caused by some autoimmune diseases, such as aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, etc., immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine A and tacrolimus can be used for treatment.

For patients with severe anemia, there are a variety of treatment options in addition to blood transfusion treatment. The specific treatment needs to be determined according to the patient's condition and cause, and is carried out under the guidance of a doctor.