Though the occurrence of aplastic anaemia is a rare issue, it is a serious blood disorder. It occurs when the bone marrow is not able to make enough blood cells and platelets. People suffering from this disease have an increased risk of serious infections, heart issues, bleeding issues, and other complications. There are many aplastic anaemia treatment options, but the most preferred is homoeopathy. Let us explore more about aplastic anaemia and its homoeopathy treatment.
Symptoms of Aplastic Anaemia
The symptoms of this condition usually develop over weeks and months. Hence, the person may notice any changes in the body right away, which may cause Aplastic anaemia treatment to be delayed. However, people may have immediate and severe symptoms in some cases. The symptoms of aplastic anaemia include fatigue, frequent viral infections that may last longer than usual, skin colour paler than usual, dizziness, skin rashes, feeling short of breath, bleeding or bruising easily, headache, and fever.
Some other major symptoms of aplastic anaemia include:
- Leukopenia: It refers to the lack of white blood cells, which causes an increase in infections, especially by pathogens.
- Anaemia: It is the lack of red blood cells that may cause tiredness, pallor, general malaise, headache, dizziness, and arrhythmias.
- Thrombocytopenia: It is platelet deficiency that causes nosebleeds, petechiae, and bleeding from gums and other tissues.
Also, some symptoms of this condition mimic other less serious illnesses like cold or flu. Hence, if you have been sick for several weeks and feel tired most of the time; you need to talk to a medical professional.
Causes of Aplastic Anaemia
Aplastic anaemia usually happens when the immune system attacks the bone marrow which prevents it from making stem cells. Inherited conditions, medical conditions, exposure to certain carcinogens and medical treatment may increase the risk of developing aplastic anaemia.
- Medical conditions: The medical conditions include autoimmune diseases such as lupus, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria which is an acquired disorder when the red blood cells breakdown too quickly, viral infections like cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, human immunodeficiency virus, parvovirus B19, and pregnancy.
- Inherited conditions: Aplastic anaemia is also linked to several inherited bone marrow failure syndromes which include Dyskeratosis congenita, Fanconi anaemia, Pearson syndrome, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, and Diamond-Blackfan anaemia.
- Medical treatments: Some medical treatments put you at a higher risk of developing this condition, like autoimmune disease treatments, radiation, and chemotherapy used for cancer treatment.
- Exposure to carcinogens: Exposure to carcinogens like benzene and arsenic also increases the risk of developing aplastic anaemia.
Complications of Aplastic Anaemia
Aplastic anaemia may cause complications like excessive bleeding, severe infections, anaemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and heart failure.
Diagnosis and Tests
Diagnosis of plastic anime is made on the basis of several factors like medical history; measurements of blood count, iron, folic acid, electrolyte, vitamin B12, and liver enzyme; and bone marrow biopsy.
Aplastic anaemia is mostly diagnosed through physical examinations, genetic tests, and blood tests. Blood tests help to rule out other types of anaemia before going to bone marrow aspiration. These tests include:
- Peripheral blood smear: Medical pathologists will examine the blood cells and platelets under a microscope.
- Complete blood count: This will include tests that measure blood cells, including the full types of white blood cells.
- Reticulocyte count: This test includes counting the number of immature red blood cells or reticulocytes.
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: These procedures are conducted to obtain bone marrow tissue that is examined under a microscope.
Types of Aplastic Anaemia
Aplastic anaemia is categorised into two types:
- Congenital or hereditary: Inherited aplastic anaemia is caused by genetic abnormalities and is most commonly found in children. It affects children and young adults. People with this condition are more likely to develop leukaemia. The complications of inherited aplastic anaemia include Dyskeratosis congenita, Fanconi anaemia, Pearson syndrome, and other conditions.
- Acquired aplastic anaemia: This type of aplastic anaemia is mainly acquired in adults mainly due to malfunctioning of the immune system.
Homoeopathy Treatment of Aplastic Anaemia
Homoeopathy is a conventional mode of treatment which is based on individualization. Depending on the symptoms and factors, the relevant remedies are prescribed to achieve a cure for the condition. Trained and experienced Homoeopathic doctors will first evaluate your body analysis in detail and then guide you to further management of the condition. The treatment will depend on your diagnosis, which will be accompanied by diet and exercise.
Homoeopathy medicines work for treating aplastic anaemia by helping to stimulate bone marrow production. It also improves emotional depression in patients suffering from symptoms of aplastic anaemia and boosts confidence. The immune response is also improved which helps the body to fight against infections. Homoeopathic medicine also works on controlling bleeding disorders. It also helps control the side effects of conventional treatment.
Final Remarks
Aplastic anaemia is a complex blood condition and is characterised by simultaneous decrease in red and white blood cells and platelets. Homoeopathy can offer a holistic approach to treating the disease and offer relief from discomfort.
