Causes Of Aplastic Anemia

Autoimmune Disorders

When you have an autoimmune disorder, your body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues, thinking they are infectious invaders. Stem cells are often targets. Since there are over eighty known types of autoimmune diseases, it can often be hard to diagnose and treat their symptoms. When the cause for aplastic anemia is not obvious to doctors, there is a good chance an autoimmune disorder is the root cause. Cases of aplastic anemia with unknown causes are known as idiopathic aplastic anemia. While many of these disorders can be controlled with prescription drugs, there are no known cures, so medical management is essential for combating both the disorder and the resulting aplastic anemia.