Bone marrow transplantation involves replacing the diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow or healthy stem cells. The patient is given high-dose chemotherapy to treat the diseased bone marrow. For the body to recover from this treatment, healthy stem cells are inserted. 

The healthy stem cells used in bone marrow transplantation are obtained from the patient or a healthy donor, primarily a patient's relative. 

Side effects of bone marrow transplantation

Most of the side effects of bone marrow transplantation procedures are associated with chemotherapy. Some of the possible side effects include:

• Hair loss
• Sores
• Infections due to lack of WBC
• Bleeding spots
• Infertility issues
• Graft vs. host disease (the transplanted stem cells might start to attack the body's cells)

Treatment

There are treatments available to control all of these symptoms. Your orthopedician will recommend the right treatments according to the symptoms you experience. Bone marrow transplantation can give a high success rate while administering the right treatments.

Also Read: Chemotherapy For Cancer: What it is, how it works, and chemo side effects

Kauvery Hospital

At Kauvery hospital, we have all the equipment and skilled professionals to carry out the bone marrow transplantation procedure successfully. We employ some of the best orthopedic doctors in India, and we can assure you of proper care.

 

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