How is leukopenia treated?
Disease description:
A female friend of mine has always appeared very frail. Recently, she went to the hospital for a blood test, and the doctor told her that she has a low white blood cell count, diagnosed as leukopenia. How is leukopenia treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The treatment methods for leukopenia mainly include the following:
1. Etiological treatment: Identify the causes of leukopenia, such as medications, chemical toxins, etc., and eliminate these underlying causes.
2. General treatment: Prevent infection through measures such as room disinfection, ultraviolet irradiation, and avoiding crowded places.
3. Pharmacological treatment: Use leukocyte-increasing drugs, such as Leucogen tablets, Berbamine Hydrochloride tablets, and immunomodulatory agents such as cyclosporine may also be administered.
4. Bone marrow transplantation: For certain diseases, such as aplastic anemia, bone marrow transplantation may be considered.
5. Other treatments: Such as intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, traditional Chinese medicine regulation, to enhance immunity and increase leukocyte levels.
The treatment of leukopenia requires comprehensive consideration of the cause, disease condition, and individual differences among patients, in order to formulate an individualized treatment plan.
