One may have to undergo immunosuppressive therapy to control the body's defense mechanisms under certain conditions. The body's immune system attacks anything that is new and foreign to it. For someone undergoing an organ transplant or some type of augmented graft, this immune reaction may lead to its rejection. Hence one may be put under immunosuppressive therapy till the transplanted part gets well integrated into the body. It is necessary to control autoimmune diseases and allergic reactions as well.
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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 »
How to increase my platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an ITP problem when I was 3 years old due to a viral infection, now I am 31 years old female. I was always at 100000 above platelet counts from the last many years without any medicines except Prednisone in some adverse situations but suddenly nine months back, my platelets count... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been prescribed high-dose steroid as your platelet count are very low so the risk of bleeding can be present. You should take this medication for a prescribed duration of at least one to two weeks. Then if the platelet count is raised then no active treatmen... Read Full »
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