Double Filtration Plasmapheresis (DFPP): A Blood Purification Treatment
It is a medical treatment that works by filtering plasma (the liquid part of blood) to remove harmful substances from the body. This method helps eliminate the underlying causes of certain diseases directly from the plasma, such as excess proteins, lipids (fats), toxins, antibodies, and inflammatory substances.
When combined with medication, this treatment can help accelerate recovery, improve treatment outcomes, and allow the body to heal more quickly.
Patients who may benefit from this treatment include those with:
- Autoimmune diseases, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), including kidney-related conditions
- Plasma cell disorders, such as certain types of blood cancers
- Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder)
- Myelitis (inflammation of the spinal cord)
- Severe autoimmune skin diseases with blistering that do not respond to medication
- Toxin exposure or poisoning
This therapy is known as Double Filtration Plasmapheresis (DFPP) and is used in specialized medical settings under close supervision by healthcare professionals.
Source : Overbrook Hospital ChiangRai
Arokago Providers Overbrook Hospital ChiangRai
**Translated and compiled by ArokaGO Content Team
Independent Writer
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