Question
A 2-year-old and 9-month-old child has been diagnosed with beta-thalassemia, but it is unclear whether the condition is mild, moderate, or severe. The child had low hemoglobin levels at 11 months old, although in good spirits, the child’s complexion was pale with a yellowish tint, and did not like to eat vegetables.
Answer
For the treatment of severe thalassemia major, methods such as umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation or bone marrow transplantation can be adopted. Severe patients usually require regular transfusions of concentrated red blood cells and continuous subcutaneous injections of medication during episodes. In addition, patients need to take gene activation therapy drugs according to the treatment plan and consider hematopoietic stem cell transplantation when necessary. It is recommended to seek treatment at a hospital with professional qualifications.