Anemia

Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a disease in which the body fails to produce blood cells in sufficient numbers. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow by stem cells that reside there. Aplastic anaemia causes a deficiency of all blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
There's no prevention for most cases of aplastic anemia. Avoiding exposure to insecticides, herbicides, organic solvents, paint removers and other toxic chemicals might lower your risk of the disease.
Symptoms

Falling sick easily

common

Unexplained skin injury

common

Bleeding gums

common

Fatigue

common

Unusual lightness of skin color

or Pale inner surface of eyelids

common

Nosebleed

common

Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding

common

Rapid heart rate

or Irregular heartbeat

common

Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

common

Dizziness

Skin rash and redness

Headache

Chest discomfort

Risk factors

Recent upper respiratory tract infection

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Radiation therapy

  • Pelvic radiotherapy, Abdominal, Chest

or Chemotherapy

Use of methimazole

or Use of sulfonamide

or Use of trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole

or Use of chloramphenicol

or Use of Carbamazepine

or Use of propylthiouracil

Pregnancy

Treatment
Treatment for aplastic anemia might include medications, blood transfusions or a stem cell transplant, also known as a bone marrow transplant.
Recommended specialist

If you have Anemia, then a visit to a general internist is highly recommended.

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