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What are the signs of aplastic anaemia?

People with aplastic anaemia may experience extreme tiredness, breathlessness, frequent infections, unexplained bruising or bleeding and a noticeably pale complexion. These symptoms are due to a reduced production of blood cells.

How is aplastic anaemia identified?

Aplastic anaemia is typically identified through blood tests revealing low counts of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. A bone marrow biopsy may also be needed to assess the condition of the bone marrow.

Is there treatment available for aplastic anaemia?

Treatment varies depending on the severity but may include blood transfusions, medications to suppress the immune system or a bone marrow transplant in more critical cases. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management of the condition.

References

  1. The aplastic anaemia trust. The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. (n.d.). https://www.theaat.org.uk/
  2. Aplastic anaemia. Leukaemia Foundation. (2024, May 22). https://www.leukaemia.org.au/blood-cancer/types-of-blood-cancer/aplastic-anaemia/
  3. Moore, C. A. (2023, July 17). Aplastic anemia. StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534212/
  4. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Aplastic anemia. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/anemia/aplastic-anemia
  5. Ashraf, S., Rashid, A., Mughal, Z., Babar, H., Sheikh, H., & Naveed, M. A. (2022). Spectrum of aplastic anaemia; presentation, etiology and overall survival:  aspectrum of aplastic anaemia: Presentation, etiology and overall survival-A tertiary care hospital experience tertiary care hospital experience. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 330–334. https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i5.437 
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