Thalassaemia Specialists in Putlibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana

What is Thalassaemia?

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by reduced or abnormal production of hemoglobin, causing the body to destroy red blood cells faster than it can produce them and resulting in chronic anaemia. It occurs when genetic mutations disrupt the normal production of alpha or beta globin chains that make up hemoglobin. Severity ranges from a mild, symptomless trait to severe, transfusion-dependent forms requiring lifelong medical management. The condition is particularly prevalent in populations from the Mediterranean, Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Causes of Thalassaemia

Caused by inherited genetic mutations affecting the genes responsible for producing hemoglobin's globin chains, passed down from one or both parents. The severity depends on how many gene mutations are inherited, with severe forms occurring when both parents pass on the affected gene, making genetic counseling important in high-prevalence populations.

Symptoms of Thalassaemia

Chronic fatigue and weakness, pale or yellowish skin, slow growth in children, bone deformities especially in the face, enlarged spleen, dark urine, shortness of breath, poor appetite, iron overload symptoms in transfusion-dependent patients

Treatment & Types of Thalassaemia in Putlibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana

Mild forms may require no treatment beyond monitoring, while moderate to severe forms require regular blood transfusions to maintain adequate hemoglobin levels, combined with iron chelation therapy to prevent organ damage from iron overload. Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation can be curative in select severe cases, particularly in children with a matched donor.

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