Symptoms of Aplastic Anemia
– feeling tired
– Difficulty in breathing
-sudden increase in heart rate
– yellowing of the skin
- recurring infections
- bleeding from nose or gums
- Dizziness, headache or fever
cause of aplastic anemia
Stem cells inside the bone marrow work to make red cells, white cells and platelets. But in the case of aplastic anemia, the stem cells get damaged, leaving the bone marrow almost empty. This causes uncontrolled bleeding in the person and also increases the risk of infection. Chemotherapy, pregnancy, exposure to toxic chemicals, viral infections, use of certain medications, autoimmune problems, non-viral hepatitis are also other causes of aplastic anemia.
How many types of aplastic anemia are there?
Acquired Aplastic Anemia- When a person's immune system becomes weak, the condition of Acquired Aplastic Anemia occurs. Chemotherapy and HIV virus infection are its main causes.
inherited aplastic anemia
This condition arises due to gene defect. Children and youth are becoming its biggest victims. People suffering from this have a higher risk of developing leukemia and cancer.
Who can get aplastic anemia?
It is a rare condition, which may arise suddenly, gradually, or worsen over time. A person of any age can become its victim. But it is more likely to occur in people in their teens and 20s. Anyone, male or female, can suffer from this problem. This problem is very common in developing countries.
what is its treatment
-If the condition is not serious, the doctor may prescribe medicines to help the bone marrow make more blood.
– If your blood count is too low, a stem cell transplant is suggested to increase the body's ability to produce blood cells.
-If a transplant is not the best option for you, your doctor may prescribe medications to help the body attack the bone marrow.
How long can a patient live with aplastic anemia?
There are several factors that affect survival rates, including age and treatment. According to one study, 96% of people survived for several years after stem cell transplantation. The same study also showed that 100% of children and adults under the age of 40 lived longer than five years after treatment.
If you have aplastic anemia, wash your hands frequently, avoid crowds as much as possible, and consult your doctor before going to altitude.
