Because anemia is often a symptom associated with another disease, it is important for your physician to be aware of symptoms you may be experiencing. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. A reduced number of red blood cells causes hemoglobin to drop. A reduced number of white blood cells makes the patient susceptible to infection. And, a reduced number of platelets causes the blood not to clot as easily.
Aplastic anemia has multiple causes.
Some of these causes are idiopathic, meaning they occur sporadically for no known reason. Other causes are secondary, resulting from a previous illness or disorder. The following are the most common symptoms of aplastic anemia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. The symptoms of aplastic anemia may resemble other blood disorders or medical problems.