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I have aplastic anemia. Do I need platelet replenishment?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, I have aplastic anemia. Now I use an immunosuppressive medicine that should help my body to start producing platelets. But once for half a week, I need a platelet replenishment. Recently doctors said I need as little replenishment as possible. But how can I control th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. Regarding your diagnosis of aplastic anemia, all you need is a bone marrow transplant, the immunosuppressive medications you are using are used to target autoantibodies that are against your bone marrow and no... Read Full »
What is the normal platelet count and what is thrombocytopenia?
Query: Hi doctor, My platelet count is low for the past month, between 115000 to 130000 platelets per mcL, which I found during my regular body check-up. I do have any previous issues related to this. Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your counts are clinically insignificant. Low platelet count is also called thrombocytopenia.In grade 1 thrombocytopenia, platelet count ranges between 75000 to 150000 platelets per mcL. No action is needed. Just follow-up is enough.In grade 2 thrombocytopenia, platelet cou... Read Full »
Is it necessary for recovered COVID-19 patients to get the COVID vaccines?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia a few years back, and I underwent ATG treatment. I was on Cyclosporine for three years with slow tapering. Partial remission. At present Hb -11, WBC- 5300 , platelets- 48000. I could not consult a regular doctor because of COVID-19. Can I take the COVI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had COVID-19 infection previously for once, you can get vaccinated after three months of convalescence with only one dose of vaccine. No second dose is needed. If you had COVID-19 infection twice previously, no vaccine is needed. If you did not have COVID-19 in... Read Full »
Kindly explain the blood report of severe aplastic anemia.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old. 20 years back I was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia (idiopathic), which was treated with ATG (With Prednisone or Cyclosporine). It took a good year to have a complete recovery, but it came back to 100 %. I have always lived a bit in the fear of Myelodysplasia, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed all the documents you attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can feel your concern as I have closely followed many aplastic patients before. So, the fear or concern you have is genuine but I am happy to say that your CBC is wonderful. I ... Read Full »
I have aplastic anemia. Do I need a bone marrow transplant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia about two months ago in a bone marrow biopsy. I felt something was wrong because I used to feel very tired quickly, my legs hurt, my heartbeats were irregular, and I would also get dizzy. So I went to a hematologist and go... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You are having moderate aplastic anemia. The underlying cause should be identified first. If no specific cause is found, then it can be considered idiopathic. I can suggest a few treatment options: Stem cell transplantation is a good opti... Read Full »
Is bone marrow transplantation the right choice of treatment for anemia and leukopenia?
Query: Hello doctor, My uncle’s child has some blood-related problems as his hemoglobin is only 5 points. He was admitted to the hospital and did his bone marrow biopsy. The report is not good. His RBC has severe anemia microcytic type, and WBC has leucopenia, and platelets have thrombocytopenia. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just went through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have provided. I could only find one report of peripheral blood smear. Based on the history provided and CBC (complete blood count), there is a possibility of Aplastic anemia. The trea... Read Full »