What treatments are available for low platelets and bone marrow issues in leukemia?
For low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), several options can help:
Platelet Transfusions
If your platelet count drops too low, you can receive a platelet transfusion to bring your counts back up. Platelets can come from a single donor or be Show Full Answer
What treatments are available for low platelets and bone marrow issues in leukemia?
For low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), several options can help:
Platelet Transfusions
If your platelet count drops too low, you can receive a platelet transfusion to bring your counts back up. Platelets can come from a single donor or be concentrated from several donors. They're specially filtered and treated to prevent complications.
Avoiding Certain Medications
Your doctor may recommend avoiding NSAIDs like aspirin, naproxen, and ibuprofen, as these can interfere with your blood's ability to clot.
Growth Factors
Medications like Neumega (oprelvekin) can encourage your body to produce more platelets naturally.
Bone Marrow Treatments
For underlying bone marrow problems, treatment options include:
- Chemotherapy to target abnormal cells
- Stem cell or bone marrow transplantation to replace diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells
- Growth factors like Neupogen (filgrastim) to stimulate production of blood cells
Blood Transfusions
If you have low blood counts from bone marrow issues, blood transfusions can provide the cells your body needs while other treatments work.
Your specific treatment plan will depend on your type of leukemia and overall health situation.
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