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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare disease in which red blood cells break down earlier than normal. |
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain; Back pain; Blood clots - may form in some people; Dark urine - comes and goes; Easy bruising or bleed...
Causes
Persons with this disease have blood cells that are missing a gene called PIG-A. This gene allows a substance called ...
Tests
Red and white blood cell counts and platelet counts may be low. Red or brown urine signals the breakdown of red blood...
Treatments
Steroids or other drugs that suppress the immune system may help slow the break down of red blood cells. Blood transf...
Complications
Acute myelogenous leukemia; Anemia; Blood clots; Death; Iron deficiency anemia; Myelodysplasia.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you find blood in your urine, if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment o...
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