Explanation:
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the body’s inability to produce enough hemoglobin, which is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood. It leads to anemia, fatigue, and other health complications.
✅Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin, leading to anemia.
- Types:
- ✅Alpha Thalassemia
- ✅Beta Thalassemia
📌 Important Points for Exams :
- ✅ Cause: Genetic mutation (inherited from parents)
- ✅ Affects: Hemoglobin production
- ✅ Result: Severe anemia and fatigue
- ✅ Inheritance: Autosomal recessive
- ✅ Treatment: Blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant, iron chelation
- ✅ Prevention: Prenatal screening, genetic counseling
- ✅ Most affected regions: Mediterranean, South Asia, Middle East, Africa.