Aplastic Anaemia Specialists in Telangana
Aplastic Anaemia is a rare and serious blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells, resulting in low counts of red blood cel…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can aplastic anaemia be cured?
Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation offers the best chance of a true cure, particularly for younger patients with a well-matched donor.
Is this a type of cancer?
No, aplastic anaemia is bone marrow failure, not a cancerous growth, though it does carry a small long-term risk of transforming into certain blood cancers.
What causes the bone marrow to stop working?
Causes include autoimmune attack on marrow stem cells, exposure to certain toxins or medications, viral infections, or inherited genetic conditions, though many cases have no identifiable cause.
Will I need frequent transfusions?
Many patients need blood or platelet transfusions to manage symptoms while more definitive treatment, such as immunosuppressive therapy, takes effect.
How is this different from regular anaemia?
Regular anaemia usually involves only low red blood cells, while aplastic anaemia involves low red cells, white cells, and platelets all together, raising the risk of infection and bleeding in addition to fatigue.