Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away: 1  Acne. 2  Changes in skin color. 3  Hair loss. 4  Headache. Irregular menstrual periods.  Swollen, tender gums.
Yes, anemia may be genetic. Hereditary disorders can shorten the lifespan of the red blood cell and lead to anemia (for example, sickle cell anemia). Hereditary disorders can also cause anemia by impairing the production of hemoglobin (for example, alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia).
Types of Hemolytic Anemia. There are many types of hemolytic anemia. The condition can be inherited or acquired. Inherited means your parents passed the gene for the condition on to you. Acquired means you aren't born with the condition, but you develop it. Inherited Hemolytic Anemias.