Hemolytic anemia is a condition where red blood cells are destroyed and removed from circulation prematurely. There are many causes of hemolytic anemia including inherited disorders like sickle cell anemia and enzyme deficiencies, immune mediated destruction of red blood cells, infections, toxins and mechanical trauma. Hemolytic anemias can be classified based on location of hemolysis (intravascular or extravascular), source of defect (intracorpuscular or extracorpuscular), and mode of onset (hereditary or acquired). Common symptoms include paleness, fatigue, fever and signs of hemoglobin in urine, blood or stool.