thalassemia minor

Introduction Thalassemia is a hereditary disease of the red blood cells. It involves a defect in hemoglobin, an iron-containing protein complex responsible for the red blood cells’ ability to bind oxygen. It is not produced in sufficient quantities or is broken down in greater quantities, resulting in a haemoglobin deficiency. Depending on the severity of … Thalassemia

Prognosis The prognosis of thalassemia is strongly dependent on the severity of the disease. Patients with mild forms can usually lead a normal life without major restrictions. In the severe form of the disease, the effectiveness of the therapy and any complications that arise are important. The prognostic prospects of the disease in the individual … Prognosis | Thalassemia