Thalassemia is caused by a disorder in the production of the bead protein.
Thalassemia, referred to as thalassemia or marine anemia, is a chronic hemolytic anemia that occurs when there is an abnormality in the bead protein gene, resulting in a decrease in the synthesis of the various bead protein peptide chains encoded by the gene or the inability to synthesize them, and a change in the composition of hemoglobin.
Clinical manifestations are divided into four types, light and static type manifested as red blood cell number and hemoglobin content within the normal range or slightly below normal value; intermediate type manifested as moderate anemia, mild or moderate enlargement of spleen, jaundice, etc.; the earlier the age of onset of severe form, the more serious the condition is, showing chronic progressive anemia, accompanied by jaundice, liver and spleen enlargement, dysplasia, etc..
If you have been diagnosed with severe anemia or have any of the above symptoms, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of your doctor.