2024-07-31 18:38:46
Famous Bollywood actor Salman Khan is always in the news for his generosity. In 2010, Salman Khan saved the life of a little girl by donating bone marrow. At that time, he registered his name in Marrow Donor Registry India (MDRI). Salman himself told that he had read about a girl who needed a bone marrow transplant.
For this, he had asked his entire football team to donate bone marrow, but at the last moment everyone refused. Only Salman and his brother Arbaaz Khan were left, who donated bone marrow. Salman had said that very few people donate bone marrow in India. He had appealed to the people to donate bone marrow and save someone’s life.
Talking about the problems of bone marrow donation, Salman had said that right now we have only 5000 donors. It is not just the lack of awareness, but our attitude is also a problem. This affects the lives of patients. You can save a life by donating bone marrow. It is as easy as a blood test and does not take much time. I know some people are afraid of blood tests, but now is the time to be a little brave and bring about a big change.
What is bone marrow?
Bone marrow or bone pulp is a soft, spongy substance inside the bones. It is very important for the body because this is where blood cells are formed. Bone marrow is very important for the body. If the bone marrow gets damaged, a person cannot survive.
Why is bone marrow important for humans?
According to the Cleveland Clinic (ref) bone marrow is vital for keeping the body healthy and functioning properly. It makes red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen throughout the body. It also makes white blood cells (WBCs), which protect the body. It is also essential for making platelets, which help blood to clot.
What happens due to lack of bone marrow?
Bone marrow deficiency can lead to many serious health problems. Since bone marrow is the body’s source of blood cells, its deficiency leads to a decrease in the number of blood cells in the body.
Symptoms caused by bone marrow deficiency
- Fatigue and weakness: Due to lack of blood cells, the body parts do not get enough oxygen, which leads to fatigue and weakness.
- Yellowing of the skin: Due to lack of hemoglobin in the blood, the skin turns yellow.
- Difficulty in breathing: When the body parts do not get enough oxygen, breathing problems occur.
- Frequent infections: White blood cells protect the body from infections. A deficiency of these cells increases the risk of frequent infections.
- Bleeding: Platelets help in blood clotting. Their deficiency leads to excessive bleeding even on minor injuries.
- Fever: Repeated infections can cause fever.
due to lack of bone marrow
- Cancer: Cancer of the bone marrow (leukemia) is the most common cause.
- Aplastic anemia: In this the immune system destroys the bone marrow.
- Myelofibrosis: In this, fibrous tissue increases in the bone marrow.
- Vitamin and mineral deficiency: Deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals can also affect the bone marrow.
- Side effects of some medications: Some medications can damage the bone marrow.
Treatment of bone marrow deficiency and bone marrow transplant
The treatment of bone marrow deficiency depends on its cause. Some cases can be treated with medicines, while some cases may require a bone marrow transplant. If there is a problem with a person’s bone marrow, a bone marrow transplant can be done from another person. In bone marrow transplant, bone marrow is taken from a healthy person and transplanted into the patient’s body. This can save the person’s life. If you notice any symptoms of bone marrow deficiency, contact the doctor immediately.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.