Thalassemia major

The most severe form of beta thalassemia that is characterized by the lack of functional beta-globin chain production resulting in the absence of hemoglobin A.

Disease Alternative Name

cooley anemia

beta thalassemia major

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Dr. Kainat Sultana

General Practice

b'G3P2L2A0 with 2mnth amenorrhea\nVitals normal, \nPrevious 2 child FTND, diagnosed with THALASSEMIA major, after delive...See More

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Dr. Ashish Nair

Dr Ashish Nair MBBS MD IDCCM FIRA CICCM "a doctor by profession here to cure pain and spread smiles"

New admission 18y/Male LRTI Beta thalassemia major Moya Moya disease K/c/o beta thalassemia major since 5th month of life, on regular blood transfusions (once in 2 months) Underwent splenectomy in 2016 Good scholastic performance unti...See More

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Dr. Gopal Krushna Ray

Hematology

A 6year boy with beta thalassemia major , taking BT monthly once. Now requiring 2-3units/month. presented with fever. O/E: P++, I+, hepatosplenomegaly.. CBC: Hb - 6.4gm% WBC 13000 RBC 2.9 PLT 3.40lakh MCV 87 MCHC 29 MP ICT/Slide/QBC negat...See More

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Dr. Manjari Sharma

Homeopathy

Patient : age 15 yrs k/c/o Thalaesmia major since 8months of her age . Frequency of blood transfusions 20-40 days interval , taken many trt with not much benefit . Menarche :15 yrs of age . No c/o s . Please share the best possible treatmen...See More

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