However, the treatments have risks that people with the condition need to know about.
This article will review the current treatments for PNH, as well as possible options for future therapies.
You will need to take steps to protect yourself from infections and blood clots.
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Some people with PNH can be treated with an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
For this key in of transplant, your own marrow is destroyed using chemotherapy, radiation, or both.
Healthybone marrowis obtained from a donor and transplanted into you through an IV.
A bone marrow transplant is a risky procedure.
It carries a high risk of rejection of the donated cells and can lead to death.
However, for many people with the condition, an unrelated matching donor must be found.
One aspect of managing the condition is avoiding triggers.
It requires treatment to prevent complications, including death.
There are no OTC or alternative treatments that are approved for PNH, but there are two prescription medications.
However, each comes with serious risks.
Therefore, it’s only used for people with very severe cases of PNH.
However, the procedure is risky and is generally only used in select, serious cases.
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