| Thalassemia |
| Thalassemia, what is it? |
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh). The anemia is due to reduced hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin) and fewer red blood cells than normal. Hemogl... |
| Thalassemia major ? please help me? anyone? |
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| Which hospitals in Dubai specialize in blood transfusions for a 7 year old kid with thalassemia? |
Thalassemia Center, at Al Wasl Hospital in Dubai is considered to be a unique centre in the United Arab Emirates and in Gulf countries for the services it offers. The increase in the number of Thal... |
| Can someone give me 15 examples of what should i feed my 9 month old thalassemia minor vegetarian baby? |
You feed this child the same thing that is fed to any other normal 9 month old. Follow the guidelines of the proper diet for the child's age. Check with a Nutritionist or your physician for ... |
| Differences between thalassemia and siclecell anemia? |
There are a lot of differences. I apologize if I get too technical.
Both are genetic disorders of hemoglobin synthesis. In sickle cell, you produce hemoglobin S, which causes deoxygenated red b... |
| What is thalassemia? |
Thalassemia: Any of a group of inherited disorders of hemoglobin metabolism in which there is impaired synthesis of one or more of the polypeptide chains of globin; several genetic types exist, an... |
| Diet for thalassemia minor to increase haemoglobin ? |
Persons with thalassemia minor have (at most) mild anemia (with slight lowering of the hemoglobin level in the blood). This situation can very closely resemble that with mild iron-deficiency anemia... |
| Is the thalassemia a genetic disease and what do its causes? |
It is a genetic disease. There is a defect in hemoglobin structure, and it is soon destroyed. Repeated blood transfusions are necessary. A chelating agent is also given to prevent iron overload. C... |
| Beta Thalassemia Minor...What can make it better? |
I am not a doctor, but I am a "victim" of Betha Thalassemia Minor as well. My hemoglobin count is usually between 10 and 11. As a child, doctors would "assume" I needed iron bu... |
| What is the difference between thalassemia minor and thalassemia intermedia? |
There are a few classifications of Thalassemia and included are minor, intermedia and major and alpha and beta Thalassemias. Like their names suggest, minor and major are at the opposites ends of ... |
| Does Thalassemia still considererd as autosomal recessive disorder ? |
autosomal means the genetic disorder was not inherited by the sex chromosomes(the X or Y chromosomes)
dominant inheritance occurs when an abnormal gene from ONE parent is capable of causing dise... |
| Is thalassemia is cureable? |
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Technically, bone marrow transplantation (BMT) can end the need for blood transfusions in thalassemia patients. However, BMT remains a risky and problematic procedure and is not a viable opt... |
| Does anyone know anything about Thalassemia? |
Thalassemias are a group of inherited microcytic, hemolytic anemias characterized by defective Hb synthesis. They are particularly common in people of Mediterranean, African, and Southeast Asian an... |
| Any new treatment available for Thalassemia Beta patients besides bloods transfussion and disferal injections? |
Treatment for thalassemia depends on the severity of the condition. Thalassemia may be mild, moderate, or severe.
Mild thalassemia is the most common form and does not require treatment.
Mode... |
| What's wrong with thalassemia genetically? |
Thalassemia is not one disease, but a group of disorders resulting from an inherited abnormality of hemoglobin production. The defect is in the rate of synthesis of normal hemoglobin and an imbala... |
| Can homeopathy help curing thalassemia? |
As you probably already know, homeopathy will NOT kill you. It's one of the safest modalities one could possibly use.
Oftentimes the folks who fear things like homeopathy, will blithely tak... |
| My 3yr old has thalassemia minor, and now shes anemic??? |
Thalessemia itself will cause anemia. The minor form is less severe than the major form (she has 1 copy of the defective gene, rather than 2), but the symptoms can still be present. Her red blood... |
| Pls tell me about thalassemia society of india? |
Established in 1986, Thalassemics India was conceived to check and help deal with Thalassemia. A non-governmental organization, Thalassemics India is working zealously across the country, operating... |
| Does any1 knw what thalassemia is n how to control it? is it very serious for adults of 35yrs old.? |
Thalassemia is like sickle cell, anemia. It depends on what level you have. Intermidiate, major or minor. Some levels are fatal. Some are treatable. See a doctor. Now. ... |
| My son has thalassemia major and my daughter has chicken pox ?????? |
thalassemia affects red blood cells not the white.
You have not stated if he has had any vaccines, and what age group, and if he is mildly anemic at this point or rather sick and needing treatme... |
| My sister has Thalassemia.Recently her Haemoglobin count is reducing. What dietry supplements can she take ? |
strawberries, guavas, cherries.... almost all red fruits can increase hemoglobin, but you need to check that with a nutritionist. ... |
| How to differentiate between Iron Deficiency Anemia and Thalassemia Minor?? |
Sorry but I don't know ... |
| Can I donate blood despite having anemia thalassemia beta trait? |
Call your local Red Cross or where ever you are donating they can tell you for sure. ... |
| I just found out i have alpha thalassemia,what does it mean and what are the implications? |
Try this web site for full information
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| Where can i look for funding for Thalassemia affected children in 3rd world? |
Try contacting Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They have been pioneers in funding health issues of the third world.
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| Can you take coenzimeQ10 if you have thalassemia? |
According to this study, ... |
| Are Hb S levels elevated with beta thalassemia trait? Or are S levels only elevated in sickle trait? |
No, B-thalassemia trait doesn't normally have Hemoglobin S present. However, it is possible to have beta-thalassemia/Sickle cell disease combined (where one would inherit a beta-thalassemia g... |
| What is the average lifespan of Thalassemia patient? |
It depends on the type of thalassemia one has. In more severe forms they typically die of heart failure by 40. But in less severe forms with constant blood transfusions and chelatian therapy they... |
| How could jaundice caused from thalassemia minor be cured? |
Fever, infection and certain types of drugs can contribute to jaundice. Talk to your physician about recent health events and drugs you're on, and you may be able to figure out why you're... |
| Is there any treatment for Thalassemia major? |
Yes and No thalassemia major kills most people before the age of 25 thalssemia minor you can live a normal life span. There are two treatments for this disease one is iron therapy in high doses but... |
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