Patient's question:
My hometown has recently been plagued by a disease called childhood osteosclerosis. It is said that mothers should pay more attention to prevent their children from getting this disease. I wonder how to treat this disease if someone gets it.Doctor's answer:
Hello, repeated blood transfusions can help improve anemia, control bleeding symptoms, and prevent complications. Corticosteroids are also effective for anemia caused by this disease. If the spleen is swollen and hyperfunctional, splenectomy can further reduce the hematopoietic function of extramedullary bone. Mild delays may be postponed to adulthood due to fractures. Severe cases in infants and young children have a poor prognosis and are often fatal due to complications.