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Aplastic anaemia (clinical manifestation (shortness of breath with…
Aplastic anaemia
clinical manifestation
shortness of breath with exertion
rapid heart rate
Pale skin
Headache
Dizziness
Skin rash
Prolonged nosebleeds and bleeding gums
Prolonged bleeding from cuts
Unexplained or easy bruising
Frequent or prolonged infection
Treatment
Blood transfusions
Redblood cells or platelets
Stem cell transplant
Immunosuppressant
Bown marrow stimulants
Antibiotics
Erythropoietin
Causes
Destruction of bone marrow by toxic chemicals
Invations of bone marrow by cancer cells
Viral infections
Autoimmune factors
Pregnancy
Management
Identify undelying cause
Manage patient according to presenting symptoms
Minimize or prevent exposure to toxic agents that cause aplastic anaemia
Administer oxygen therapy to prevent hypoxia
Diet
Vegetables
Aviod starchy foods
Drink lots of water
Whole grain and fibre
Diagnostic tests
Full blood count test
Bone marrow aspiration
Platelets count
Definition
A condition wher the body is not able to produce an adequate amount of erythrocytes