MamasHealth.com Home Blood Diseases Agnogenic Metaplasia Amyloidosis Aplastic Anemia Blood type Diabetes Hematuria Hemolytic Syndrome Hemophilia Hypercalcemia Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Iron Deficiency Anemia ITP Leukemia Mastocytosis Multiple Myeloma Myelodysplastic Pernicious Anemia Polycythemia Vera Porhyria Sepsis Sickle Cell Anemia Thrombocytopenia Thrombophlebitis Von Willebrand's Disease Wegener's Granulomatosis Links Email Mama How to Switch Careers in Midlife Health benefits of sex	What is Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia? Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia is a condition that occurs when the bone marrow is scarred, making it less likely to manufacture blood cells. When the bone marrow does not function properly, the spleen and liver will produce blood cells. As a result, the spleen and liver may become enlarged. Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia usually develops slowly. It most often occurs in people 50 years old and older. Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia leads to progressive bone marrow failure with severe anemia. Most people with agnogenic myeloid metaplasia become dependent on blood transfusions for survival. Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia is also called, AMM, primary idiopathic myelofibrosis, and myelosclerosis. Symptoms of Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia The most common symptoms of Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia are: rapid heart beat paleness enlarged spleen night sweats weight loss stuffed feeling after eating Treatments options for Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia Medications can help treat Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia but an allogeneic stem cell transplantation is needed for a cure. Long Term Outlook Unfortunately, Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia gets worse as the disease progresses. When the spleen the spleen is enlarged, blood platelets may become trapped in the spleen. If this occurs, your doctor may suggest surgical removal of the spleen.	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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