Question
An 11-month-old baby has a low hemoglobin level, although her mental state is good, her complexion is pale with a yellowish tint, and she is reluctant to eat vegetables. She was diagnosed with beta-thalassemia at the age of 2 years and 9 months, but it has not yet been determined whether it is mild, moderate, or severe.
Answer
For the treatment of severe thalassemia, options currently include umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation or bone marrow transplantation. Patients may require regular transfusions of concentrated red blood cells and nightly subcutaneous injections of medication during episodes. In addition, patients need to take gene activation therapy drugs according to the treatment plan. Timely hematopoietic stem cell transplantation should be considered when necessary. It is recommended to seek treatment from a regular professional hospital.