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Thalassaemia beta Major
Medical Questions » Thalassaemia beta Major
| Name: Thalassaemia beta Major |
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| A blood disease that may cause severe anemia, and occurs in two main forms, minor and major. There are a number of further subdivisions. |
Causes of Thalassaemia beta Major
Familial disease (passes from one generation to the next) found in people who live in an area that stretches across Europe and Asia from southern Italy to Malaya, and in some Negro tribes. Major form only occurs if both parents have minor form. |
Symptoms of Thalassaemia beta Major
Severe anemia, generalized weakness, increased susceptibility to other diseases, children grow slowly, develop large livers and spleens, and may become jaundiced (yellow). |
Tests for Thalassaemia beta Major
Diagnosed by specific blood tests. |
Treatment for Thalassaemia beta Major
Regular blood transfusions for severe anemia.
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Complications of Thalassaemia beta Major of its treatment
The heart is put under great strain trying to cope with severe anemia, and becomes very enlarged. |
Likely Outcome of Thalassaemia beta Major
Death from heart failure, infection or other complications is common in early adult life. The outcome will depend on the severity of the disease. |
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