Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Hemolytic anemiaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewIn hemolytic anemia, red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body makes them. The condition can be inherited or due to a disease.SymptomsSymptoms include headaches and feeling grumpy and tired. As the condition worsens, the whites of the eyes may take on a blue tint.TreatmentsTreatments may include medications and blood transfusions. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use