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.
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
common
Difficulty breathing
Occurs or worsens with exertion
common
Dizziness
Skin rash and redness
Headache
Chest discomfort
Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
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
Pregnant
If you have Anemia, then a visit to a general internist is highly recommended.
Contact a
General internist