A bone marrow transplant is a medical therapy that supersedes the bone marrow with nourishing cells. The replacement cells are either obtained from one's own body or from a donor. A bone marrow transplant is also called a stem cell transplant or a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
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How to treat scoliosis that is unresponsive to marrow transplants?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is suffering from scoliosis. She has a curve in her backbone towards the right side, and the backbone is touching the heart. Half of her body (legs) is fully paralyzed. The doctors informed us that she has a maximum life span of 2 to 3 years. A few years ago, doctors had adv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history in detail. Your sister seems to have a crippling disease with severe scoliosis. This is causing a compression effect on the lungs and the heart compromising their function. This will affect her lifestyle, and if she is not able t... Read Full »
Is it fine to have itchy throat and stuffy nose after allogenic bone marrow transplant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl. I have been a patient of beta thalassemia major. Recently allogenic bone marrow transplant was conducted (70 days since transplant). Before this, I had no history of any allergy or rash or another disease other than thalassemia. Recently, I have felt itchy thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection, possibly allergic inflammation. I suggest you investigate with CBC for primary work up. Meanwhile, a decongestant can be prescribed for your symptoms. You can drink warm water that helps in the soothing ... Read Full »
Is an allogenic bone marrow transplant the best treatment for AITL?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you are doing well. My 53-year-old brother was diagnosed with AITL four years ago. He received numerous chemotherapies and heavy steroid treatment. But nothing helped. Then he got the first stem cell transplant (autologous) three years back. Unfortunately, that was unsucce... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. As it is not a common disease, we usually follow the standard guidelines for treating patients. And your cousin has received the treatment as per the guidelines. Regarding bone marrow transplant, if it is successful, then the disease and its ... Read Full »
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