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Can hereditary spherocytosis be the cause of elevated bilirubin and blood in urine?

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Hi doctor,

I have hereditary spherocytosis with snapping scapula and spermatocele. A few weeks ago, I took some blood tests. I had elevated levels of bilirubin and low WBC levels. Yesterday, I took a urine sample and found a large amount of blood in my urine.

Is this serious? Can I have a blood disorder?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

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Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu is a General Practitioner with 15 years of clinical experience. He pursued his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, and MD in General Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is specialized in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working at Sri Sai Hospital, Mancherial, Telangana.

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Hi,

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Yes, it is a disorder that may cause an unstable RBC (red blood cells) membrane, leading to the production of spherical-shaped RBC. After passing through the spleen, it causes hemolysis. The common complications are anemia, jaundice, gallstones, folic acid deficiency, and aplastic bone marrow.

So, you need to treat the condition by taking blood transfusions for anemia, folic acid supplementation, and splenectomy for hemolysis. High color of urine can occur due to jaundice. A spermatocele does not cause this problem. So consult your physician soon for examination and treat your condition accordingly.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 9, 2020
Reviewed At May 8, 2026

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Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu is a General Practitioner with 15 years of clinical experience. He pursued his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, and MD in General Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is specialized in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working at Sri Sai Hospital, Mancherial, Telangana.

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Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu is a General Practitioner with 15 years of clinical experience. He pursued his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, and MD in General Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is specialized in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working at Sri Sai Hospital, Mancherial, Telangana.

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