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Adenoid hypertrophy Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention Treatment in India

Adenoid hypertrophy (or enlarged adenoids) is the unusual enlargement of the adenoid tonsil. The inflammation is common in children, especially between age group 2-6 years. The enlargement of tissue can be either due to bacterial infection or physiological reason.<br>

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Adenoid hypertrophy Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention Treatment in India

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  1. Acute Myeloid Leukemia

  2. Acute Myeloid Leukemia What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia? • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets are attacked by bone marrow, which is a soft inner part of the bones. • Without proper treatment, acute myeloid leukemia can be fatal, as it can spread very quickly to the blood and other parts of the body. Fever, fatigue, and bleeding are symptoms of the disease. Leukemia mainly targets the red and white blood cells and platelets. • Acute myeloid leukemia is also known as acute myelocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute non-lymphocytic leukemia. The disease can affect liver, brain, spinal cord, lymph nodes, and testicles.

  3. What are the symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukemia? There are a number of symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), which may include: • Fever. • Fatigue. • Loss of weight. • Night sweats. • Dizziness. • Headaches. • Feeling cold all the time. • Weakness. • Shortness of breath. • Joint pain. • Painful bleeding gums. • Vomiting.

  4. What is the cost of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India? • The treatment cost of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India will be approx Rs. 65,000

  5. Treatment Which specialty of doctor to be consulted for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India? • An oncologist is to be consulted for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India. Which hospital to be preferred for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India? • Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India to be preferred for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India.

  6. FAQ's 1. What are the causes of Acute Myeloid Leukemia? • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is caused due to destruction of DNA inside the cells of the bones, which is called a bone marrow. Causes of this disease include: • Imbalance in blood cells. • Use of certain chemicals and chemotherapy drugs. 2. What are the risks associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia? • There are a few factors that cause the Acute Myeloid Leukemia: • Heavy consumption of tobacco and alcohol. • High dose radiation. • Blood disorder. 3. What are the possible ways to prevent Acute Myeloid Leukemia? • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is not preventable, but precautions can be taken to reduce the chances of getting the disease.

  7. Continue: FAQ's The measures of prevention include: • Quitting smoke. • Avoiding the use of certain drugs and chemicals (especially cancer-related chemicals and chemotherapy). • 4. How is Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosed? • The disease needs to be diagnosed at the earliest to ensure quick treatment. At Medanta, the doctor will begin by examining patient history, and conduct a physical test. The tests for the diagnosis include: • Taking a blood test • Peripheral blood smear • Biopsy • Cytogenic Analysis

  8. Continue: FAQ's 5. How is Acute Myeloid Leukemia treated? • Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include: • Chemotherapy • It is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells by stopping the ability of cancer cells to grow and divide. It is one of the primary treatments for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). It is delivered via the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. • Bone Marrow transplant • It is a medical procedure, in which the bone marrow that has leukemia is destroyed and is replaced by highly specialized cells. • Radiation Therapy • It is a procedure that makes use of high-energy X-rays to destroy the cancer cells. It is used when leukemia cells have spread to the brain.

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