Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.
Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.
•Bone deformities in the face
•Fatigue
•Growth failure
•Shortness of breath
•Yellow skin (jaundice)
Persons with the minor form of alpha and beta thalassemia have small red blood cells (which are identified by looking at their red blood cells under a microscope), but no symptoms.
Severe thalassemia can cause early death due to heart failure a, usually between ages 20 and 30. Frequent blood transfusions with therapy to remove iron from the body helps improve the outcome.
Less severe forms of thalassemia usually do not result in a shorter life span.
Complications
Untreated, thalassemia major leads to heart failure and liver problems, and makes a person more likely to develop infections.
Blood transfusions can help control some symptoms, but may result in too much iron which can damage the heart, liver, and endocrine system..
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It's a blood disorder that's inherited. The body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The result is excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.
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