What is Thalassemia
Thalassemia description. Find out what Thalassemia is and know more about it.
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal production of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. It is typically inherited from parents who carry the mutated genes.
There are two main types of thalassemia: alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia. The severity of the condition varies depending on the number of affected genes and the specific mutations involved.
Individuals with thalassemia may experience symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, it can lead to complications like anemia, bone deformities, and organ damage.
Treatment for thalassemia aims to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. This may involve blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and, in some cases, bone marrow transplantation.
Early diagnosis and genetic counseling are crucial for individuals with a family history of thalassemia. Prenatal testing and carrier screening can help identify the condition before birth or determine if someone carries the mutated genes.
- Thalassemia is a partially life-threatening anomaly in human blood formation that nowadays can be relatively well treated in many countries.
Posted Jan 23, 2018 by Thalassämiehilfe ohne Grenzen e. V.
- Thalassemia is a partially life-threatening anomaly in human hematopoiesis (blood formation) that nowadays can be relatively well treated in many countries.
Posted Jan 24, 2018 by Jürgen M. 6070
