Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)From our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
PNH Treatment: Steroids may be effective in suppressing hemolysis (cell destruction). Blood transfusions may be required. Anticoagulation therapy may also be required to prevent clot formation. advertisement Bone marrow transplantation can cure this disease. Expectations (prognosis): The outcome is variable, with most people surviving approximately 10 years following diagnosis. In rare cases, the abnormal cells may decrease over time. Death can be caused by complications of blood clot formation (thrombosis) or byinfection or bleeding due to a lack of normal blood cells. Complications:
Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if you find blood in your urine, if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment or if new symptoms develop.
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