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Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD) is a complication that can occur after a bone marrow transplant in which the newly transplanted material attacks the transplant recipient''s body. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms in both acute and chronic GVHD range from mild to severe. Common acute symptoms include:Abdominal pain or cr...
Causes
GVHD occurs in a bone marrow transplant involving a donor and a recipient. The bone marrow is the soft tissue inside...
Tests
The tests done usually depend on the symptoms, but may include:Gastrointestinal endoscopy, with or without a biopsyLi...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to suppress the immune response without damaging the new marrow. Medicines commonly used in...
Prevention
Before a transplant, your blood type and tissue type will be carefully matched with eligible donors. This matching w...
Doctor Specialties
If you have had a bone marrow transplant and are no longer in the transplant center, call your health care provider i...
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