Aplastic anemia is caused when bone marrow doesn’t produce a sufficient amount of new cells in order to successfully replenish blood cells. The term ‘aplastic’ refers to the marrow that suffers due to the aplasia that is unable to function properly.

Anemia is a condition that develops when there is a reduction of red cell concentration in the blood of an individual. Anemia commonly relates to a low red blood cell count; however, with aplastic anemia patients all three blood cell types are affected. Those who are diagnosed with aplastic anemia have lower counts of red and white blood cells as well as a lower count of platelets in their system.

Causes of the Condition

Researchers have found that the causes of aplastic anemia vary depending upon the patient. Although a main cause of the condition that has been found is exposure to the chemical benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen and can be found in different drugs, dyes, gasoline and certain synthetic rubbers.

Many people throughout the country have been exposed to benzene without their knowledge and as a result have developed various forms of leukemia. They have also been diagnosed with other health complications such as aplastic anemia.

Symptoms and Treatment

Those who are diagnosed with this condition often suffer from the following symptoms:

     •      Hemorrhaging
     •      Excessive bruising
     •      Increased risk of infection
     •      Extremely pale skin tone

In order to treat aplastic anemia, doctors often suppress the immune system, which can be done by giving patients a daily intake of medicines. For more severe cases, patients are given a bone marrow transplant, which is seen as a potential cure for the condition but can be extremely risky.

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See Also:

• What is Benzene
• Treatment For Aplastic Anemia

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