Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia is a rare blood disorder in which the body stops producing the required number of blood cells.
If required, the treatment for Aplastic Anemia includes medications, blood transfusions followed by bone marrow transplants.
A hematologist focuses on diagnosing blood disorders and hence, the right doctor for diagnosing and treating Aplastic Anemia.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) test, reticulocyte count, bone marrow tests are the tests that may suggest the presence of Aplastic Anemia.
Depending on the age factor, the five-year survival rate lies between 80-85%.
Fever, dizziness, rashes, fast heart rate, nosebleed, frequent infections, shortness of breath, purple-colored or red-colored spots may be considered as the early signs of Aplastic Anemia.
