BMT

Thalassemia

17 Mar

Thalassemia

A blood disorder in which the body has less hemoglobin than normal is known as Thalassemia. Mild thalassemia does not require any treatment but the severe form requires a blood transfusion. A healthy diet and regular exercise works wonder in coping with the fatigue in this disease.

Symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Pale skin
  • Facial bone deformities
  • Slow growth
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Dark urine

Causes

This is a genetically inherited disease that is passed from the parents to the children.

Complications

  • High levels of Iron
  • Infection
  • Bone deformities
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Slowed growth rates
  • Heart problems

Treatment

  • Frequent blood transfusions – blood transfusion is required every few weeks in severe cases of thalassemia.
  • Chelation therapy – to remove excess iron from the blood, chelation therapy is done.
  • Stem cell transplant - This procedure involves infusing healthy stem cells into the body. This procedure can eliminate the need for regular blood transfusion.

Prevention

  • PGD IVF: There is a procedure to avoid passing the genes to the baby, known as a preimplantation genetic diagnosis. It is performed during in vitro fertilization (IVF) to thoroughly examine embryos to select sickle-free embryos for transfer or implantation.
  • PRENATAL TESTS: It is a test that is done to check whether the baby has or has not inherited genes from the parents before giving birth. There are two types of tests: 1. Chorionic Villus sampling (CVS) 2. Amniocentesis

Management

  • Avoid excess iron
  • Eat a healthy diet
  • Keep your bones healthy
  • Avoid infections
  • Vaccinations

Some Facts About half match & full match BMT in Thalassemia

Number of days taken for initial investigations 10
Number of days in Hepa filter room 25-30
Number of days in Room 0
Follow up days 75
Total days required to stay overseas for treatment 115

Role of Parishay Healthcare in planning treatment for Thalassemia!

After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.

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