How is acute aplastic anemia treated?

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I have been feeling a bit dizzy and lightheaded. After going to the hospital for a checkup, I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. May I ask, how is acute aplastic anemia treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The treatment of acute aplastic anemia mainly includes the following aspects: 1. **Supportive therapy**: When hemoglobin levels are excessively low, transfusion of an appropriate amount of red blood cells is given to improve anemia. When there is a tendency for bleeding or severe bleeding occurs, transfusion of concentrated platelets is administered. 2. **Pharmacological therapy**: - Immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclosporine and cyclophosphamide tablets, can suppress immune responses and restore hematopoietic function. - Antibiotics, such as cefixime capsules and amoxicillin capsules, are used for anti-infective treatment. - Hemostatic agents, such as etamsylate injection and tranexamic acid tablets, are used for bleeding control. 3. **Surgical treatment**: - Splenectomy: Suitable for patients with concurrent hypersplenism and persistently declining platelets unresponsive to transfusion. - Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Suitable for young patients without a history of malignancy. Patients should also maintain personal hygiene, ensure adequate rest, and follow a proper diet to promote recovery from the disease.