Patient's question:
At 11 months of age, the child had low hemoglobin levels. The child has been in good spirits, but with a slightly pale complexion and a hint of yellowish tinge. They do not eat vegetables. At 2 years and 9 months, beta-thalassemia was diagnosed, but it is not yet known whether it is mild, moderate, or severe.Doctor's answer:
Currently, there is a method to treat it through umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation or bone marrow transplantation. Patients with severe thalassemia often need repeated transfusions of concentrated red blood cells and continuous subcutaneous drug injections every night during the onset. At the same time, they need to take medication according to the treatment process for gene activation therapy. If necessary, they also need to consider undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a timely manner. It is recommended to seek treatment in a regular professional hospital.