رعاية مرضى الثلاسيميا

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رعاية مرضى الثلاسيميا

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A bone marrow or stem cell transplant is the only potential cure for Thalassemia Major currently, from a matched donor. It’s not suitable for everyone, as the procedure is complex with significant risks. Lifelong management with regular transfusions and iron chelation therapy is highly effective for most individuals and allows for a very good quality of life. Hope for future curative options exists, with gene therapies undergoing research constantly.
Having the thalassemia trait (or minor) means you are a carrier of the gene but typically do not have the disease itself. You may have a very mild, asymptomatic anaemia and generally require no treatment and have a normal lifespan. It is crucial though for you to be aware of your status for family planning, as there is a 25% chance with each pregnancy of passing a more severe form on to your child if your partner is also a carrier. Genetic counselling is highly recommended.
To maintain safe haemoglobin levels, individuals with Thalassemia Major usually require blood transfusions every 2 to 4 weeks. Depending on the medication used (daily oral pills or regular infusions) and your individual iron levels, the frequency of iron chelation therapy varies but it is a consistent, lifelong part of the treatment plan. This is to prevent organ damage from iron overload.
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