What is the cause of aplastic anemia in children?

Aplastic anemia is a very common type of anemia. The proportion of adult patients is relatively high, but some children also suffer from this disease. Both adults and children are at risk of developing aplastic anemia. So what are the causes of aplastic anemia in children? Let us explain the reasons below.

Children with aplastic anemia are generally divided into two clinical types: acute and chronic according to the onset and course of the disease. It is a disease that seriously endangers children's health and life, especially acute aplastic anemia, which has a high mortality rate, and infection is one of the important causes of death. One of the main symptoms of aplastic anemia and infection in children is fever, so if you want to control body temperature, you must effectively control the infection.

1. Chemical substances, especially drugs, are the most common factors leading to aplastic anemia, so attention must be paid to the rational use of drugs. Avoid using chloramphenicol, antipyretic and analgesic drugs as much as possible. Strictly follow the indications for the use of drugs that are harmful to the hematopoietic system to prevent abuse of drugs that are harmful to the hematopoietic system. At the same time, regularly observe blood counts during use. Avoid exposure to harmful chemicals such as benzene.

2. Strengthen protective measures. When exposed to poisons or radioactive substances that damage the hematopoietic system, various protective measures should be strengthened. Patients should reduce the number of radiation diagnosis and treatment as much as possible, avoid excessive exposure, and undergo regular blood tests.

3. Prevent and treat viral infections

Vigorously carry out prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis and other viral infections. Viral infection is closely related to the onset of aplastic anemia, the most common of which is hepatitis virus. Aplastic anemia is often secondary to non-A, non-B hepatitis and has no connection with hepatitis A. Clinically, it has been found that some patients with aplastic anemia have a history of colds before the onset of the disease, indicating that some aplastic anemia may be secondary to the common cold. Therefore, we should strengthen physical exercise, pay attention to food hygiene, keep a good mood, combine work and rest, enhance the body's resistance, and prevent infection-induced aplastic anemia.

The above introduces some causes of aplastic anemia in children. After understanding the causes, we must choose the appropriate method for treatment. While taking medication, you can also use Chinese medicine or dietary conditioning as auxiliary treatment. Eat more nutritious foods, such as foods high in protein and vitamins.