My aunt passed away with a disease called A-plastic Anemia? Is this heriditory? Also please explain what exactly this is? I do know it has something to do with the blood!!!! A Doctors answer would be greatful, but if anyone knows of this and or had a family die of this , plzzz feel free to give me some input if you will... ty.. :)
2007-03-11 17:13:32 · 6 answers · asked by Sunflower 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
aplastic anemia is anemia caused by deficient red cell production due to bone marrow disorders.
anemia itself is not a disease but rather a symptom of other diseases.
if the underlying cause is treatable, the prognosis for recovery is good.
it may be hereditary.
I am not a doctor..
2007-03-11 17:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aplastic Anemia is a problem with the bone marrow in the production of red blood cells.
The condition is most often idiopathic. which means cause unknown. It is not caused by heridity
2007-03-12 00:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you want a doctor to answer but I found this site when I wanted answers and It really helped me and my family. I hope it helps you also.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aplastic-anemia/DS00322
2007-03-12 00:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Judy L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but I am a nurse. Try this website and see if this is what you are referring to:
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Anemia-Fanconis
2007-03-12 00:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by SDC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the link below.
2007-03-12 00:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by Neil L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/aplastic/aplastic_whatis.html
2007-03-12 00:20:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋