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Aplastic Anemia

What is Aplastic Anemia?

Aplastic anemia causes your bone marrow's production of blood cells to decrease. This causes a gradual or sudden reduction in the number of blood cells in your bloodstream. The bone marrow in your body is in essence a blood cell factory. Continuous production of blood cells is necessary because each cell once it leaves the bone marrow and enters the bloodstream has a short life span. Red blood cells last 120 days, platelets last 6 days and white blood cells last one day or less. The main risks associated with aplastic anemia are infection and bleeding, both of which may be severe enough to threaten your life.

Chemical Exposure Causes

Exposure to benzene, certain medications or working with radioactive materials can cause these changes in the bone marrow. Aplastic anemia has been linked to benzene exposure for some time now.

Occupational Hazards and Exposure Hazards

There are many occupations that pose a risk for benzene exposure. Benzene is found in such compounds as airplane glue, and drugs such as chloramphenico.

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If you believe you may have been exposed to benzene or another chemical, which caused aplastic anemia. Metzger Law Group may be able to help.

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