What is Thalassemia | Major Thalassemia | Alpha Thalassemia

Thalassemia is the blood disorder.

Thalassemia is defined as decrease production of hemoglobin result in hypoxia to tissues and cells. 

Features of Thalassemia 

• It is a genetic disorder 

What are the causes of thalassemia?

Thalassemia occur in case of absense of gene that produces the hemoglobin.

It is hereditary disorder. If one parent has thalassemia than offsprings have 50% of chances to develop it. 

Risk factors- 

   1. Family history 

   2. Bone marrow problem

In case of bone deformity, deprivation of bone marrow produce abnormal hemoglobin. It can cause thalassemia. 

   4. Abnormal stem cell production 

Thalassemia symptoms 

1. Diminished growth and development 
2. Poor physical health 
3. Weakness and fatigue 
4. Poor bone development 
5. Higher infection chances 
6. Anemia

Types of Thalassemia 

There are four types of thalassemia, 

   1. Alpha thalassemia 

        a. Hemoglobin h disease 

        b. Hydrops retalis 

   2. Beta thalassemia 

        a. Thalassemia major

        b. Thalassemia intermedia 

Treatment for Thalassemia

In born child of thalassemia, have to regularly transfused. It maintain normal complete red blood cell count and hemoglobin level. 

• Bone marrow transplantation 
• Drugs amd medication 
• Blood transfusion 

Above treatment is given to thalassemia patients. 

Every patient is specific and need individual assistance.

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