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Thalassemia is an 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 dest... |
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Symptoms
The most severe form of alpha thalassemia major causes stillbirth(death of the unborn baby during birth of the late s...
Causes
Hemoglobin is made of two proteins: Alpha globin and beta globin. Thalassemia occurs when there is a defect in a gene...
Tests
A physical exam may reveal a swollen (enlarged) spleen. A blood sample will be taken and sent to a laboratory for exa...
Treatments
Treatment for thalassemia major often involves regular blood transfusions and folate supplements.If you receive blood...
Complications
Untreated, thalassemia major leads to heart failure and liver problems, and makes a person more likely to develop inf...
Prevention
Genetic counseling and prenatal screening may be available to those with a family history of this condition who are p...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:.You or your child have symptoms of thalassemia You are bei...
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