My doctors think I may have aplastic anemia-- low platelet count, WBC, and RBC count all support it (as well as a marrow biopsy.) My red blood cell count is currently at 1.02 m/uL, but I m not comfortable with the idea of a red blood cell transfusion. What are the risks with my count? I have dizziness, an occasional noseblood, fatigue, and mild shortness of breath. I m currently trying to find a matching family donor for a marrow transplant.
Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor. IT IS UNFORTUNATE that you have plastic anemia. Till you get a transplant, 1. RED CELL transfusion to help dizziness and shortness of breath.2. Antibiotics if needed to combat infection - due to low resistance related to low WBC count.3. Platelet transfusion rarely if necessary to get bleeding under control. Take disregards