Thalassemia, also known as Pearson’s anemia, is mainly caused by mutation of one or more types of globulin genes. It can be maintained by intermittent blood transfusion, and can also be treated by iron removal through oral Deferasirox and other medications; at the same time, increasing the diet of high protein, high calories, and high vitamins will help the condition to recover.
1. Drug treatment: Whether it is α-pearl protein production disorder anemia or β-pearl protein production disorder anemia, oral Deferasirox, vitamin C and other drugs can be taken as prescribed by the doctor for treatment.
After taking oral medication, patients may have adverse reactions such as nausea, abdominal pain, skin rash, etc., which must be treated by a doctor in time.
2. Dietary adjustments: in daily life, patients should take high-calorie, high-protein, high-vitamin foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat, eggs, milk, etc., which can increase nutrition and enhance resistance, and is helpful for the recovery of the disease.
3. Blood transfusion therapy: For thalassemia major patients, intermittent blood transfusion is needed to alleviate the symptoms of anemia.
For patients with thalassemia major, the corresponding drug treatment plan and dietary advice must follow the doctor’s instructions.