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Aplastic Anemia Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Aplastic anemia is a condition where the bone marrow does not produce enough, or any, new cells to replenish the blood cells. The term 'aplastic' refers to the inability of the marrow to function properly. Anemia is the condition of having fewer blood cells than normal, or fewer than needed to function properly. Typically, anemia refers to low red blood cell counts, but aplastic anemia patients have lower counts on all three blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia are caused by a shortage of one or more types of blood cells. Signs and symptoms may include: Fatigue Shortness of breath with exertion Rapid heart rate Pale skin...
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Causes ... Within the cavity of many of your bones, such as your pelvic bones, is a red, spongy material called bone marrow. Bone marrow has a critical function. It contains special cells called stem cells, whic...
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Risk factors ... Aplastic anemia is rare, affecting only an estimated two people per every million in the United States. Factors that can increase your risk include: Treatment with high-dose radiation or chemotherapy ...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Doctors diagnose aplastic anemia using blood tests and bone marrow biopsy. Blood tests. Normally, red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet levels stay within a certain range. Your doctor may susp...
Source: MayoClinic
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