World TWorld Thalassaemia Day 2022 - 08 May:

 World TWorld Thalassaemia Day 2022 - 08 May:

A blood disorder involving lower-than-normal amounts of an Hemoglobin protein.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterised by less oxygen-carrying protein (haemoglobin) and fewer red blood cells in the body than normal.


✅ Treatments:- 

🩸 Frequent blood transfusions:- More severe forms of thalassemia often require frequent blood transfusions, possibly every few weeks. Over time, blood transfusions cause a buildup of iron in your blood, which can damage your heart, liver and other organs.


🩸Stem cell transplant. Also called a bone marrow transplant, a stem cell transplant might be an option in some cases. For children with severe thalassemia, it can eliminate the need for lifelong blood transfusions and drugs to control iron overload.


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This procedure involves receiving infusions of stem cells from a compatible donor, usually a siblings

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