Bone deformities: In severe cases, thalassemia can lead to bone deformities, particularly in the face and skull. Enlarged spleen (Splenomegaly): The spleen can become enlarged due to the excessive ...

Extra iron due to beta thalassemia or blood transfusions can build up and damage the liver. Although it's rare, it is possible to get hepatitis B from a blood transfusion, which can also damage ...

Most people with thalassemia minor (alpha or beta) do not develop fatigue due to anemia, as the anemia is quite mild. If you have fatigue with exercise, I’d be concerned that you have more than ...

Most people with thalassemia minor (alpha or beta) do not develop fatigue due to anemia, as the anemia is quite mild. If you have fatigue with exercise, I’d be concerned that you have more than ...

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that is passed down from parents to children. It occurs when the body is unable to produce enough haemoglobin, a crucial protein found in red blood cells.

Beta-thalassemia, also known as β-thalassemia is a genetic disorder marked by reduced or absent beta chain synthesis of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia ...

Most people with thalassemia minor (alpha or beta) do not develop fatigue due to anemia, as the anemia is quite mild. If you have fatigue with exercise, I’d be concerned that you have more than ...

Dr. Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time ...

The specific type of thalassemia a person has is typically due to inherited factors. Alpha and beta Four alpha-globin and two beta-globin protein chains make up hemoglobin.

Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, involves abnormal hemoglobin production leading to insufficient red blood cell production. Patients often experience anemia, fatigue, and complications due ...