Is bone marrow transplantation risky

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Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a way of reconstructing the immune and hematopoietic system of human body by injecting hematopoietic stem cells into the vein of human body by operation, so it can also be called hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Let's talk about the risk of bone marrow transplantation.

Is bone marrow transplantation risky

First, there are risks in bone marrow transplantation. There are two main stages of bone marrow transplantation, which are prone to problems. The first stage is in the process of transplantation. Before the transplantation of stem cells, all the bone marrow cells of the patients need to be killed. At this time, the immunity of the patients is almost zero, and they are very easy to be infected. Once infected, they may be life-threatening. The second stage is that there may be rejection after successful transplantation, leading to unsuccessful transplantation.

Second: after bone marrow transplantation, the greatest risk is the occurrence of rejection, so patients need to take anti rejection drugs for a long time to minimize the occurrence of rejection. Once rejection occurs, it is dangerous to life. In addition, after bone marrow transplantation, we also need to observe the number of cells in the body.

Third: of course, there is the possibility of recurrence, the doctor will certainly require you to review regularly. I don't know how long it will take to transplant. To pay attention to diet, spicy and cold had better not eat. Don't go to crowded places. If you want to go, you must wear a mask. Fruits should be washed and peeled. Now immunity is low. It's better to gargle after meals.

matters needing attention

Patients may have dangerous complications after bone marrow transplantation. But at present, bone marrow transplantation surgery in continuous development, so the effect of treatment is gradually become a stable state. So, what we hope most is that this kind of operation can become better and help more patients.