Thalassemia is defined as an anemia with impaired pearl protein production, also known as thalassemia maritima, a hereditary hemolytic disease in which a mutation or deletion of a gene results in reduced or no synthesis of the peptide chains of the pearl proteins. Thus, thalassemia itself is a genetic disorder that is basically caused by heredity.
The incidence of thalassemia can be effectively reduced by promoting and publicizing pre-marital check-ups as well as regular maternity check-ups during pregnancy.
Thalassemia can be mild or severe, and those with mild symptoms do not require treatment. For those with severe symptoms, oral intake of vitamin B12, folic acid and other hematopoietic materials can alleviate the symptoms. Bone marrow transplantation is the only cure for thalassemia major.
If you have thalassemia, it is recommended that your family members, such as parents and children, go to the hospital to check if you have thalassemia, and actively cooperate with the doctor to relieve the symptoms of the anemia.