What destroys red blood cells?

When dying red blood cells outpace the bone marrow's production in a person, hemolytic anemia occurs. Hemolytic anemia can be extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic hemolytic anemia is also known as autoimmune hemolytic anemia. This type of anemia develops when the spleen traps and destroys healthy red blood cells. read more

I can find no evidence that a decreased ability of the hemoglobin in the red blood cells to bind oxygen is a reason for the red cells to be removed from circulation. In fact, once the cells are removed, the hemoglobin is “recycled” and used by the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. read more

The red blood cells (RBCs or erythrocytes) are important carriers of gas in the blood ensuring that oxygen reaches all tissues. These cells are constantly being produced and destroyed in the body. The balance ensures that there is a sufficient quantity of RBCs in the blood. read more

A blood transfusion is given to quickly increase your red blood cell count and to replace destroyed red blood cells with new ones. ivig You may be given immunoglobulin intravenously in the hospital to blunt the body’s immune system if an immune process is leading to hemolytic anemia. read more