Patient's question:
What are the treatment methods for Mediterranean anemia? Children in this condition have had it for some time, and as parents, we are very concerned. We hope the doctor can give some advice.Doctor's answer:
Is the child confirmed to have thalassemia? I don't know which type of thalassemia it is. The child has thalassemia, so we need to determine whether it is mild, intermediate, or severe. If it is mild or intermediate, through regular blood transfusions, the child can still grow up healthily. But if it is severe, it's a pity. Severe thalassemia patients usually die before the age of five. In addition to what was said above, there is another method of treatment, which is bone marrow transplantation. However, finding a compatible bone marrow type is quite difficult. Even if a compatible bone marrow type is found, the cost is also a major hurdle. It is too expensive. Even if bone marrow transplantation is performed, it is said that the success rate is only around 80%.