Patient's question:
At 11 months of age, the child had low hemoglobin levels. The child has always been in good spirits, but with a pale complexion, slightly yellowish, and does not eat vegetables. At 2 years and 9 months, beta-thalassemia was detected, but it is unknown whether it is mild, moderate, or severe?Doctor's answer:
Currently, there is a method to treat severe thalassemia through umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation or bone marrow transplantation. Patients with severe thalassemia often need repeated transfusions of concentrated red blood cells. During the onset, they require continuous subcutaneous injections of medication every night. 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 at a regular professional hospital.