Dr. Mashfika N Alam
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
My mother is suffering from low platelets, for which a bone marrow test was done, and the report says that she has a myelofibrosis problem. Could you help us out with her problem?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
If it is confirmed to be myelofibrosis, I am afraid the only absolute cure is a stem cell transplant.
However, some measures can reduce symptoms quite a bit like,
1. Splenectomy.
2. Chemotherapy.
3. Radiation.
She will need a platelet transfusion if the platelet count is too low. If the spleen is too enlarged and causing symptoms, a splenectomy can help with symptoms quite a bit. Please give me more details about her situation, like the test results.It is helpful to ultrasonograph the whole abdomen to see if the spleen is enlarged.
I hope you find it helpful.
Kind regards.
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