what are the signs, symptoms and treatment for Thalassemia
Answer - Major sign and symptoms of thalassemia are as following -
- Severe anemia
- pallor, yellow skin
- Microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells
- Enlarge spleen and liver
- Frontal bossing
- Maxillary prominence
- Wide set eyes
- Fatigue or growth retardation
Treatment -
- Blood transfusion is a good option for this type of patient because of low oxyhemoglobin level.
- Chelation therapy with deferoxamine for remove of excess iron, give as prescribed by physician.
- Administer folic acid supplements.
- Consult with the patient for spleenectomy.
- Stem cell transplantation is also best treatment for this type of disorder.
- Teaching the patient for receiving about pneumococcal vaccine.
- Consult for genetic counselling.
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