About Aplastic Anemia
With blood disorders, knowledge is key. Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. Your doctor will diagnose aplastic anemia based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam and test results. Once your doctor knows the cause and severity of the condition, they can create a treatment plan for you.
Treatments include blood transfusions, blood and marrow stem cell transplants and medicines. Learn about common symptoms and risk factors of aplastic anemia below, so you can be informed and know what to look for.
Symptoms and Risk Factors of Aplastic Anemia
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Aplastic anemia can cause heart problems such as an irregular heartbeat, an enlarged heart and heart failure. You may also have frequent infections and bleeding.
In many cases, the cause of aplastic anemia is unknown. But the development of this condition may be caused by:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Certain inherited conditions
- Certain medicines
- Infections such as hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus or HIV
- Pregnancy
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