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What Are The Alternate Options For PE And IVIg Treatment?
My father is diagnosed with CIDP. He also suffers from BP as well as heart and kidney problems. He is also suffereing from vericose veins. Doctor has suggested PE and IVIG. I want to know the expense for this treatment in India. What can be the other options as I have heard that this treatment is too expensive. Pls guide me. Thanks
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
In India plasmapheresis per session costs 20,000-25,000 Rs and you may need 5-7 sessions. IVIG 5gm costs 9000-10000 Rs and you may need 25-30 gm over ,6 sessions. steroids are alternatives. But may not be as efficient as IVIG. All the best.
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