Aplastic anemia is a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. The condition leaves you fatigued and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding. A rare and serious condition, aplastic anemia can develop at any age. Overall, the most common symptoms of aplastic anemia include: Significant fatigue or weakness. Bruising or bleeding easily.
Shortness of breath. Recurring infections and/or flu-like symptoms. The appearance of small red dots on the skin that indicates bleeding under the skin, headache, fever due to infection.
Known Toxin and Potential effects | |||
---|---|---|---|
Strong | Good | Limited | |
Known Toxin and Potential effects | Benzene | Mercury, Trinitrotoluene (TNT), Ethylene glycol (antifreeze), Carbon tetrachloride | Chlordane, DDT |