Can 37-year-old thalassemia minor be treated

Mild thalassemia at the age of 37 generally requires no specific treatment. Thalassemia minor is equivalent to a carrier of the thalassemia gene. Since thalassemia is a group of genetic disorders, its pathogenesis is a reduction or absence of the bead protein chain that synthesizes hemoglobin resulting in abnormal hemoglobin structure. This genetic defect is unlikely to change, so it is difficult to completely cure. Therefore, patients with thalassemia must undergo prenatal screening and pregnancy testing to avoid giving birth to a patient with severe thalassemia if both spouses carry the same thalassemia gene. Thalassemia minor has no special symptoms, no anemia or slight anemia, no special treatment is needed, and you can live like normal people. Pay attention to the daily nutrition, if there is anemia, combined with blood tonic drugs can be adjusted. If the symptoms of anemia worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for regular treatment.