Anemia from bone marrow failure

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Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. There are different types, including Fanconi anemia. Causes include Toxic substances, such as pesticides, arsenic, and benzene Radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer Certain medicines Infections such as hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, or HIV Autoimmune disorders Certain inherited conditions Pregnancy In many people, the cause is unknown. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath. It can cause heart problems such as an irregular heartbeat, an enlarged heart, and heart failure. You may also have frequent infections and bleeding. 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, he or she can create a treatment plan for you. Treatments include blood transfusions, blood and marrow stem cell transplants, and medicines. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. There are different types, including Fanconi anemia. Causes include Toxic substances, such as pesticides, arsenic, and benzene Radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer Certain medicines Infections such as hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, or HIV Autoimmune disorders Certain inherited conditions Pregnancy In many people, the cause is unknown. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath. It can cause heart problems such as an irregular heartbeat, an enlarged heart, and heart failure. You may also have frequent infections and bleeding. 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, he or she can create a treatment plan for you. Treatments include blood transfusions, blood and marrow stem cell transplants, and medicines. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Aplastic Anemia - Hematology and Oncology - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Aplastic Anemia - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/anemias-caused-by-deficient-erythropoiesis/aplastic-anemia
Leukaemia Foundation: Aplastic Anaemia
Aplastic Anaemia is a rare disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. Not cancer, it can be very serious. Visit us to find out more.
https://www.leukaemia.org.au/disease-information/aplastic-anaemia/
What is aplastic anemia? Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Aplastic anemia is a rare condition that damages vital stem cells in the bone marrow. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for aplastic anemia here.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326781
WebMD: What Is Aplastic Anemia?
When you have the rare but treatable disorder known as aplastic anemia, your marrow -- the spongy stuff inside your bones -- stops making new blood cells.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/aplastic-anemia
Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Acquired aplastic anemia is a rare, serious blood disorder, due to failure of the bone marrow failure to produce blood cells.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/acquired-aplastic-anemia/
Aplastic Anemia: Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Aplastic anemia is a form of bone marrow failure. It is primarily a disease of children and younger adults but can occur at any age. At the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, patients with aplastic anemia are managed by experts with the Bone Marrow Failures Disorders Program.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/aplastic_anemia.html
Aplastic Anemia | MedlinePlus
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. Read more on the causes.
https://medlineplus.gov/aplasticanemia.html
Learning is Hope | Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation
The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation is the world's leading nonprofit health organization dedicated to patients afflicted with bone marrow failure disease.
https://www.aamds.org
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia occurs because of damage to the stem cells inside bone marrow, which is the sponge-like tissue within your bones. Many diseases and conditions can damage the stem cells in bone marrow. As a result, the bone marrow makes fewer red blood cells, white blood cells...
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/aplastic-anemia
Aplastic anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Your body stops producing enough new blood cells in this rare and serious condition, possibly causing fatigue, higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aplastic-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355015

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Aplastic Anemia - Hematology and Oncology - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Aplastic Anemia - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/anemias-caused-by-deficient-erythropoiesis/aplastic-anemia
Leukaemia Foundation: Aplastic Anaemia
Aplastic Anaemia is a rare disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. Not cancer, it can be very serious. Visit us to find out more.
https://www.leukaemia.org.au/disease-information/aplastic-anaemia/
What is aplastic anemia? Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Aplastic anemia is a rare condition that damages vital stem cells in the bone marrow. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for aplastic anemia here.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326781
WebMD: What Is Aplastic Anemia?
When you have the rare but treatable disorder known as aplastic anemia, your marrow -- the spongy stuff inside your bones -- stops making new blood cells.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/aplastic-anemia
Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Acquired aplastic anemia is a rare, serious blood disorder, due to failure of the bone marrow failure to produce blood cells.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/acquired-aplastic-anemia/
Aplastic Anemia: Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Aplastic anemia is a form of bone marrow failure. It is primarily a disease of children and younger adults but can occur at any age. At the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, patients with aplastic anemia are managed by experts with the Bone Marrow Failures Disorders Program.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/aplastic_anemia.html
Aplastic Anemia | MedlinePlus
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. Read more on the causes.
https://medlineplus.gov/aplasticanemia.html
Learning is Hope | Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation
The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation is the world's leading nonprofit health organization dedicated to patients afflicted with bone marrow failure disease.
https://www.aamds.org
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia occurs because of damage to the stem cells inside bone marrow, which is the sponge-like tissue within your bones. Many diseases and conditions can damage the stem cells in bone marrow. As a result, the bone marrow makes fewer red blood cells, white blood cells...
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/aplastic-anemia
Aplastic anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Your body stops producing enough new blood cells in this rare and serious condition, possibly causing fatigue, higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aplastic-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355015

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