The most important measure is prevention – avoidance of the drugs and foods that cause hemolysis. Vaccination against some common pathogens (e.g. hepatitis A and hepatitis B) may prevent infection-induced attacks. In the acute phase of hemolysis, blood transfusions might be necessary, or even dialysis in acute kidney failure. Blood transfusion is an important symptomatic measure, as the transfused red cells are generally not<unk>  deficient and will live a normal lifespan in the recipient's circulation. Those affected should avoid drugs such as aspirin. Some patients may benefit from removal of the spleen (splenectomy), as this is an important site of red cell destruction. Folic acid should be used in any disorder featuring a high red cell turnover. Although vitamin E and selenium have antioxidant properties, their use does not decrease the severity of<unk>  deficiency.
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Pyruvate kinase deficiency
Ribose-5-phosphate isomerase deficiency
Hereditary spherocytosis
Glutaminase deficiency
Sickle cell disease
6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase deficiency
Aldolase A deficiency