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navn29 Thu Jun 9, 2011 07:42 AM

Effect of Multiple Transfusions
 
My brother is a case of Myeloprolific Neoplasm-Unclassified. Recently he has undergone blood transfusion almost for past two months.He is being transfused just RBC's . What adverse effect it will have on his condition, I wonder!!

Neil Cuadra Thu Jun 9, 2011 01:10 PM

The most direct risk from frequent transfusions is iron overload, a buildup of excess iron. Iron levels must be monitored and treated if necessary when patients get many transfusions.

The other risk is that transfusions are only a temporary solution to low blood counts and don't treat the underlying disease. You mentioned in another thread that your brother is 32 years old so supportive care alone is not a suitable long-term approach. The goal of his treatment should be to stop, reverse, or slow the progression of the disease so that he doesn't depend on blood transfusions.


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