Thalassemia
Inherited blood disorder requiring lifelong care
What is Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder where the body makes less hemoglobin than normal. It requires lifelong management and family counseling.
Symptoms
- Pale or yellow skin
- Facial bone deformities
- Slow growth in children
- Dark urine
- Abdominal swelling
- Fatigue
When to See a Doctor
Children with family history of thalassemia should be screened. Prenatal counseling is available for carrier couples.
Diagnosis
CBC, peripheral smear, hemoglobin electrophoresis, and genetic testing. Prenatal diagnosis available for at-risk pregnancies.
Management
Regular blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, folic acid supplementation, and infection prevention. Bone marrow transplant is curative in selected cases.
Dr. Ajay Kumar Jha's Expertise
Dr. Jha runs one of Nepal's most experienced thalassemia care programs, offering comprehensive transfusion and chelation management.
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