Doctors reveal a list of 8 early signs of thalassemia in children that every parent should watch out for.

Thalassemia is a silent genetic disorder that can be prevented through awareness and screening World Thalassemia Day was observed on 8 May. India records between 10,000 and 15,000 new cases of ...

Are you struggling with recurrent miscarriages and severe anemia during pregnancy? A simple Thalassemia screening can help uncover the hidden cause — don’t ignore this silent threat that can ...

Alpha thalassemia trait (two gene defects): Some people with this form may experience very mild anemia, but most do not have any noticeable symptoms. Their blood tests may show small red blood cells ...

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. It is passed down from one or both parents through their genes. There are two main types of thalassemia: alpha and beta. Different genes are affected for ...

Beta thalassemia major. This is a more severe form of thalassemia that’s also called Cooley’s anemia. It may lead to life-threatening anemia.

HYDROPS fetalis associated with hemoglobin Barts is believed to represent the homozygous state of α thalassemia. Ten cases occurring in Chinese families in Indonesia, Malaya and Hong Kong, 1 in a ...

Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body does not make enough red blood cells. Red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout the body. A key symptom of beta thalassemia is anemia, ...

For people with SCD, hemoglobin S (a mutated protein that transports oxygen) causes red blood cells to become curved (sickle-shaped) and stiff. This ...

These conditions manifest in varying degrees of anemia, with clinical severity ranging from mild to life-threatening. Understanding the genetic basis, types, clinical manifestations, diagnostic ...

Children with other hematological conditions were excluded. Results: Out of 434 children, 181 were diagnosed with thalassemia, and 345 had iron deficiency anemia. The Mentzer index showed 74% ...

Prognosis also depends on the type of microcytic anemia. For iron deficiency anemia, the prognosis is good as long as the patient addresses the underlying cause and receives treatment. Severe ...