Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic disorder caused by a defect in the bead protein gene. Moderate thalassemia may present with symptoms such as anemia, weakness, jaundice, and splenomegaly.
Moderate thalassemia usually belongs to intermediate thalassemia, and its clinical symptoms are between mild and moderate. Patients have no obvious symptoms at birth and normal growth and development, but they may gradually develop mild to moderate anemia, fatigue and weakness, pale skin, panic during childhood, and may also have enlarged liver and spleen, mild jaundice, etc. Some of the patients may also have bone changes.
Intermediate thalassemia should be taken seriously to avoid developing into severe thalassemia, which may have serious effects such as organ failure. At the same time, patients should pay attention to rest, supplement nutrition, actively prevent infection, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. Such as transfusion of suspended red blood cells, etc.
Once frequent dizziness, weakness, easy fatigue and other discomforts occur, timely consultation should be made to avoid delaying the condition.