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As soon as you hear the name of cancer, you start to feel afraid, but some diseases are such, which can prove to be more fatal than cancer. One such serious disease is the aplastic anemia. In this disease, the body’s bone marrow means bone marrow slowly stops functioning and all the cells that make blood start dying. This is the reason why doctors also call this situation “Bone Marrow’s Cemetery”.
What is applastic anemia?
Anemia is a rare but a serious disease, in which bone marrow stops making red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC) and platelets. This means that the amount of blood in the body falls rapidly, the immune system weakens and the patient starts getting infection, fatigue and bleeding repeatedly.
Never ignore these symptoms
- Get tired quickly and breathlessness
- Skin yellow appearance
- Repeated fever and infection
- Nose or gums
- Sculpture
- Heartbeat
These symptoms can be similar to common anemia, but if they persist for a long time, then blood test and bone marrow test should be done immediately.
What are the reasons?
- Autoimmune Disorder- The body’s immune system itself starts attacking bone marrow.
- Chemical or effect of medicines- Some antibiotic or cancer medicines can also cause this disease.
- Viral infection- Diseases like hepatitis, HIV or Epstein-Bar virus can also trigger diseases.
- Genetic Causes- In some children, this disease can occur from birth.
Treatment is possible, but challenging
Treatment of aplastic anemia is not easy, but the patient’s life can be saved by diagnoses and treatment at the right time. Usually treatment includes the following-
- Immunotherapy
- Blood transfusion
Bone Marrow Transplant (in Severe case)
Rescue measures
- Do not take any medicine without doctor’s advice
- Do not come in contact with toxic chemicals
- Avoid viral infection
- Regular health checkup
What do doctors say?
According to Dr. Meenu Walia, an oncologist at the Blood Cancer Treatment Institute, Patparganj, “Aplastic anemia is like a silent killer, who stops blood formation inside the body. If the identity and treatment is not done in time, then this disease can prove to be fatal. So do not take it lightly and check its symptoms lightly.”
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Disclaimer: This information is based on the opinion of research studies and experts. Do not consider it an alternative to medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or concerned specialist.
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