Patient's question:
Go to the hospital for a check-up. The results showed 17 types of mutations in the thalassemia gene typing. What should I do? Can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Mild B-thalassemia! Humans have two B-globin genes. The CD41-42 mutation is a mutation of one B-globin gene, meaning one gene is normal and the other is abnormal! If it's mild, it's not a big deal. Heterozygotes are generally mild, but there's no cure except for bone marrow transplantation! I suggest you ask the doctor in more detail, and then see what advice the doctor gives you.