Watch demonstrations of stretching and strength-building exercises and adaptive devices that can improve flexibility and strength for GVHD patients who have steroid-induced myopathy (muscle weakness).
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, can help patients find treatments for pain and physical limitations caused by graft-versus-host disease.
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common problem after a stem cell transplant that uses donor cells (allogeneic transplant). It most often targets the skin. Learn about the symptoms and topical treatment options.
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often targets the mouth causing a variety of problems that can lead to infection, tooth decay and tooth loss. Finding a dentist familiar with GVHD is important to properly diagnose and treat oral GVHD.
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often affects the genitals and can cause pain and sexual difficulties. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapists can help relieve symptoms, and other therapies to manage genital GVHD.
Twenty percent of transplant survivors experience breathing problems after transplant. Learn how to prevent and detect them, and treatment options.
Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) can affect the mouth, gastrointestinal (GI) tract and liver are affected. Learn the symptoms and treatment options.
Learn how chronic graft-versus-host disease affects the eyes, treatment options and things to avoid that can make the symptoms worse.
Learn who’s at risk for developing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), how it affects organs and tissues, treatment options and steps you can take to minimize the risk and severity of GVHD.
Prevention and Treatment of Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) - Video in Spanish
The family caregiver plays a vital role in the patient’s recovery.
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GVHD is a common problem after a transplant using donor cells.
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