Children are the most important thing for every mom and dad, and their health is the most important concern for them. And some children may suffer from Mediterranean anemia for various reasons, which is a very serious disease. So do parents know what symptoms children with thalassemia may have?
Symptoms of Mediterranean anemia in children
Mediterranean anemia is a hereditary hemolytic disease characterized by the synthesis of one or occasionally several globin peptide chains in hemoglobin through mutual interference. β - thalassemia is common. The clinical manifestations vary, such as beta thalassemia. Severe patients have severe anemia since childhood, accompanied by jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, developmental disorders, and intellectual disability; Typical cases present with special facial features such as depressed nose bridge, widened eyebrow distance, and prominent cheekbones.
Preventive and therapeutic measures for thalassemia
1. Conducting population surveys and genetic counseling, as well as providing premarital guidance to avoid intermarriage between carriers of the thalassemia gene, are of great significance for preventing this disease. The use of genetic analysis for prenatal diagnosis can diagnose severe β - and α - thalassemia fetuses in early pregnancy and terminate the pregnancy in a timely manner to avoid the occurrence of fetal edema syndrome and the birth of severe β - thalassemia patients. It is currently an effective method for preventing this disease.
2. Mediterranean anemia carriers have no difference in appearance and growth compared to normal individuals.
3. Vitamin supplementation should be administered to the general public when deemed necessary by a physician. Due to the difficulty in detecting this disease on the surface, iron supplements are often given to supplement blood, and attention should be paid.
I believe that after reading this article, all parents will have a clear understanding of the obvious symptoms that children may have after suffering from thalassemia. Once these symptoms are discovered, we should seek medical attention in a timely manner. Mediterranean anemia can be prevented and treated to a certain extent, and we should actively cooperate to ensure the health of children.
