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Aplastic Anemia Home Care
Home care for aplastic anemia includes:
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
  • Check your blood pressure every day:
    • Keep a log of your results. VideosImages
  • Test your stool for occult blood
    • Home stool test kits are available at your local pharmacy.
    • The kit can detect blood in the stool that is not visible.
  • Provide infants formula that contains iron.
  • Take a vitamin B supplement:
    • One pill, 2 or 3 times a week
  • Take prescribed medication as directed.
  • Your doctor may prescribe iron supplements:
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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