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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have aplastic anemia, it's important to:
- Avoid excessive exercise. Anemia can cause fatigue and shortness of breath with even mild exertion. It may be best to conserve your energy.
- Avoid contact sports. Because of the risk of bleeding associated with a low platelet count, avoid activities that may result in a major cut or fall.
- Avoid infections. Protect yourself from infections by frequent hand washing and by avoiding sick people. If you develop a fever or other indicators of an infection, see your doctor for treatment.
References
- Aplastic anemia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/aplastic/aplastic_all.html. Accessed Feb. 5, 2009.
- Aplastic anemia. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec11/ch130/ch130f.html#sec11-ch130-ch130e-91. Accessed Feb. 5, 2009.
- Young NS. Aplastic anemia. Current Opinion in Hematology. 2008;15:162.
- Schrier SL. Aplastic anemia: Pathogenesis; clinical manifestations; and diagnosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Feb. 5, 2009.
- Schrier SL. Aplastic anemia: Prognosis and treatment. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Feb. 5, 2009.
- Shih RD. Plants, mushrooms, and herbal medications. In: Marx JA, et al. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/119296292-3/801134565/1365/515.html#4-u1.0-B0-323-02845-4..50167-0--cesec32_8318. Accessed Feb. 6, 2009.
