Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (pnh): symptoms & causes

What is Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

What is paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria?

The test aims to check whether their blood cells have protective proteins or not.

The doctor also may check the level of iron in the blood or take a sample of bone marrow, as well as undergo tests for blood clots if suspected.

How is paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria treated?

Most of the treatment steps for PNH are to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. Treatment will depend on how severe your condition is.

If you only have few symptoms of anemia, your doctor may prescribe iron and folic acid supplements to help your bone marrow produce healthy red blood cells.

Some other treatments that may be given to treat PNH include:

• Blood transfusion
• Blood thinners
• Bone marrow graft
• Eculizumab (Soliris) is the only drug that has been approved for PNH. These drugs can prevent the breakdown of red blood cells, reduce blood clots, and treat symptoms of anemia.

This medicine also reduces your need for blood transfusions. However, this drug increases your risk of meningitis. So, make sure to get the meningitis vaccine before or after treatment.

Home remedies

What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria?

Some of the following lifestyle changes can help you cope paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria at home:

• Healthy diet, multiply foods high in vitamin C and iron
• Sports
• Protect yourself from the risk of infection, complete the vaccine.

If you are a woman and planning to become pregnant, PNH can put your pregnancy at risk. Further consult with your obstetrician to ensure a healthy pregnancy for both mother and baby.