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My son's pediatrician just called and said she needs to do more blood work, but that he may have Thalassemia. I've checked web MD but I want to know if anyone has first hand experince. Thalassemia is an inherited disease of the red blood cells, classified as a hemoglobinopathy. The genetic defect results in synthesis of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule. The blood cells are vulnerable to mechanical injury and die easily. To survive, many people with thalassemia need blood transfusions at regular intervals. Thalassemia persons can not produce blood of its own as in the case of a normal person and hence they depend on regular transformation of blood to survive. The blood given to them periodically differs from person to person. The body receives blood from outside and they have to continue this process for their life time. |
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YES & its called sickle cell thalasemia. but the anemia will be milder as the thalassemai cells has more Hemoglobin "F" that does not polymerize i.e. it does not sickle. Inded the n... This is a genetic problem and diet won't have a great impact upon it. Dont eat lots of liver or foods rich in iron. With thalassemia, iron overload is a problem. ...Thalassemia minor, or thalassemia trait. These terms are used interchangeably for people who have small red cells and mild (or no) anemia due to thalassemia. These patients are clinically well, and... It is genetic and I don't believe it can be cured. ...Thalassemia minor usually does not cause long-term problems. Thalassemia major, however, can result in stunted growth, problems in bone development, darkened skin, general growth problems, and deat... Sometimes there is a real symptom you get that is associated with having tests done due to the stress and constant thinking about it. Say you are going in for more blood tests because your previou... is an inherited disease of the red blood cells, classified as a hemoglobinopathy. The genetic defect results in synthesis of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule. The blood cells are vulnerable to mecha... Your son is being treated, which increases the chances he will reach adulthood incredibly. It is true that untreated thalassemia is often fatal in the first decade of life, due to complications fr... |
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