Question
Has your child been diagnosed with thalassemia? What are the treatment methods for thalassemia?
Answer
The treatment for thalassemia varies based on the severity of the condition. For mild or moderate thalassemia, blood transfusion is a common treatment that helps children maintain healthy growth. However, for severe thalassemia, the prognosis is poor, often leading to early death. In addition to blood transfusion, bone marrow transplantation is also an option, but finding a suitable donor is difficult, and the treatment is expensive with a lower success rate.