WHAT
IS APLASTIC ANEMIA?????
Anemia as most of us know refers
to a condition in which the blood has a lower number of red blood cells or if
there is a deficiency of hemoglobin. Anemia is lower count of red blood cells
only but to our surprise aplastic anemia patients have lower counts of all
three blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Aplastic anemia is a condition
that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. This is
because the bone marrow's stem cells are damaged. Bone marrow is a sponge-like
tissue inside the bones. It makes stem cells that develop into red blood cells,
white blood cells, and platelets. Aplastic anemia can sometimes be termed as
bone marrow failure. The effects of which can be fatal if not diagnosed and
treated on time.
No comments:
Post a Comment