Conditions We Treat

We recognize that your medical needs may be complex and can feel overwhelming at times. At East Alabama Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy, our staff is dedicated to working with you, your doctors and nurses, and family and friends to achieve a fully integrated health care team. Our primary goal is to provide you quality care.

While the conditions we treat may be complex and unique, we are here to make the process as simple and convenient for you as possible. We do this by providing personalized care through individualized treatment plans, collaboration with your doctor and advocating for you through regular follow-ups and communication.

Below are some of the conditions that we commonly treat:

Alpha-1 Deficiency

Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (alpha-1) is an inherited disease. It consists of a deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) in the lungs. Low levels of circulating AAT allow potentially harmful enzymes, which can leave lung tissue susceptible to destruction, resulting in a decline in lung function.

Asthma & Allergy

The same substances that trigger your seasonal allergy symptoms, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, may also cause asthma signs and symptoms. In some people, skin or food allergies can cause asthma symptoms. This is called allergic asthma or allergy-induced asthma.

Blood Cell Deficiencies

A common blood cell deficiency, anemia, is a condition in which your blood has a low amount of red blood cells or your red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin or iron. If your hemoglobin is too low, this causes your iron to be low, which reduces the body’s ability to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which your cells grow uncontrollably and attack other cells and tissues in your body. When these cells grown uncontrollably, these cells can form masses called tumors, but not all cancers form tumors.

The most common cancers are breast cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, prostate cancer, colon and rectum cancer, melanoma of the skin, bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney and renal pelvis cancer, endometrial cancer, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, and liver cancer.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects mucosal membranes and sweat glands. It mainly affects your lungs, along with your pancreas, liver, and intestines. CF causes increased production of mucus, which can clog the lungs and cause breathing difficulties. Because of the increase mucus production, bacteria grows well and stays in the mucus, which can cause infections.

Growth Deficiency

Growth hormone deficiency is a condition when your body doesn't make enough growth hormone. Insufficient amounts of growth hormone may cause slower growth in children, and it can also lead to lower muscle mass and bone density.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a hereditary, lifelong blood disorder in which the blood clots more slowly than normal. Normally, when an injury occurs that causes bleeding, our bodies respond by clotting (coagulating) the blood so the bleeding slows and eventually stops.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a virus in which the liver is inflamed. This condition can be caused by a virus, toxic substances such as alcohol and drugs, or certain autoimmune diseases. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer.

HIV/AIDS

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It’s a virus that breaks down certain cells in your immune system (your body’s defense against diseases that helps you stay healthy). When HIV damages your immune system, it’s easier to get really sick and even die from infections that your body could normally fight off. Without treatment, HIV can lead to AIDS. But with medicine, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives and stop the spread of HIV to others.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is the disease caused by the damage that HIV does to your immune system. You have AIDS when you get dangerous infections or have a super low number of CD4 cells.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. The immune system attacks the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. Body movements may become slow or uncoordinated because signals from the brain to the muscles deteriorate, or arms and legs may feel numb because sensations from the extremities no longer reach the brain. The condition becomes progressively worse over time if not effectively treated. Although there is no cure, medications can help reduce inflammation and lengthen periods between attacks.

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