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Dr. Chandrakant Lahane- Aplastic anemia specialist in Pune
Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells. This deficiency includes red blood cells, which carry oxygen, white blood cells, which fight infection, and platelets, which help with blood clotting. Dr. Chandrakant Lahane, an aplastic anemia specialist in Pune, is known for his expertise in treating this condition
What is Aplastic Anemia?
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious condition where the bone marrow stops producing enough new blood cells. This deficiency includes red blood cells, which carry oxygen, white blood cells, which fight infection, and platelets, which help with blood clotting.
Types of Aplastic Anemia
Acquired Aplastic Anemia:
This is the most common form where aplastic anemia develops because of external factors such as exposure to toxic chemicals, radiation, or certain medications.
Inherited Aplastic Anemia:
Less common, this type is caused by genetic disorders such as Fanconi anemia, which affect the bone marrow’s ability to produce cells.
Causes of Aplastic Anemia
Several factors can cause aplastic anemia:
- Autoimmune disorders: Where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy cells in the bone marrow.
- Exposure to toxins and chemicals: Such as pesticides, benzene, and arsenic.
- Radiation and chemotherapy: Used in cancer treatment but can also damage the bone marrow.
- Viral infections: Including hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, and others, which can affect bone marrow function.
Symptoms of Aplastic Anemia
Individuals with aplastic anemia might experience symptoms such as:
Fatigue and weakness:
Due to low red blood cell count which leads to less oxygen circulating in the body.
Frequent infections:
Because of reduced white blood cell production.
Bleeding and bruising:
From a reduced platelet count which impairs blood clotting.
Treatments for Aplastic Anemia
Treatment options vary based on the severity of the condition and include:
- Blood Transfusions:
- Immunosuppressive Therapy:
- Stem Cell Transplant:
To temporarily relieve symptoms by providing blood cells and platelets from donated blood.
Medications like cyclosporine and anti-thymocyte globulin to slow the immune system’s attack on the bone marrow.
The only curative treatment, where the damaged bone marrow is replaced with healthy stem cells from a donor.
