Hemolytic Anemia Diagnosis and Treatment in Guatemala
Do you have anemia that came on suddenly, along with dark urine or yellowing of the skin or eyes? With Dr. Fabiola Valvert you'll find a complete evaluation to identify why your body is destroying red blood cells, and a clear treatment plan, backed by more than 15 years of experience in blood disorders. Available in person or by video call.
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What makes this consultation different
Differential diagnosis of the cause
We distinguish between autoimmune, hereditary, and drug-induced causes before defining a treatment.
Fast evaluation when the case is acute
Active hemolysis can worsen quickly, so evaluation is prioritized when the case warrants it.
Second opinion on your current treatment
We review whether your current management — including steroids or immunosuppressants — is right for your case.
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Is this consultation right for you?
Signs that warrant an evaluation:
Anemia that appears quickly
Unlike deficiency-related anemia, which develops gradually, hemolytic anemia can appear within days, because the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can replace them.
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Jaundice occurs when the destruction of red blood cells releases a pigment (bilirubin) faster than the liver can process it.
Darker urine than usual
It's another sign that red blood cells are being actively destroyed, and combined with fatigue or paleness, it warrants an evaluation.
Fatigue and paleness that worsen quickly
When these symptoms progress over days rather than weeks, they point more toward a hemolytic process than a nutritional deficiency.
A practice built over time, one patient at a time.
Close, attentive care, with the rigor of the best Hematology practice.
Dr. Fabiola Valvert Gamboa is a Hematologist with a subspecialty in Bone Marrow Transplant. She practices in Guatemala City, trained at Europe's leading oncohematology centers, and collaborates on scientific research with some of the most prestigious hospitals in the United States and Latin America. With more than 15 years dedicated to the care of patients with blood cancers, she now leads the Hematology Service at Hospital Bonanova in Zone 15, Guatemala City.
Causes of hemolytic anemia I've treated
Hemolytic anemia can be autoimmune, hereditary, or caused by medications or other conditions — identifying the exact cause is what defines treatment.
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks red blood cells. It's the most common acquired cause, and is usually treated initially with steroids.
Hereditary Spherocytosis
A hereditary disorder in which red blood cells have an abnormal shape that makes them more fragile and prone to premature destruction.
G6PD Deficiency
A hereditary condition in which certain medications, foods, or infections can trigger episodes of hemolysis.
Drug-Induced Hemolytic Anemia
Some medications can cause red blood cell destruction as a side effect, so identifying the trigger is a key part of treatment.
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Dra. Fabiola Valvert - Hematóloga
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15 Avenida 5-50 zona 15 Vista Hermosa 3, Edificio Spazio, Oficina 10-01, Guatemala, Guatemala
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