Related Conditions and Treatments
Blood Transfusions
Treatment
A blood transfusion is the process of transferring blood or one of its components from one person to another.
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
Condition
Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) is a group of rare, inherited, conditions characterized by ineffective red blood cell production.
Congenital Sideroblastic Anemia
Condition
Congenital sideroblastic anemia (CSA) is a group of rare inherited disorders that decrease the number of red blood cells.
Iron Chelation Therapy
Treatment
Iron chelation drugs are used to treat an excess of iron in the body.
Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia
Condition
Iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) is a rare, inherited form of iron deficiency anemia.
Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation
Treatment
A stem cell transplant (also called bone marrow transplant) is the infusion of healthy stem cells into the body to stimulate new bone marrow growth.
Polycythemia
Condition
Polycythemia is a blood disorder occurring when there are too many red blood cells in the body.
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK)
Condition
Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is a rare, genetic, lifelong condition that affects red blood cells.