Thalassemia Research
Latoya Evans
MC2015
Miss. Morningstar
05/04/2015
Thalassemia (Thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is a genetic blood disorder characterized to be less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells in your body than normal. There are several types of Thalassemia that exist, such as Alpha-Thalassemia, Beta-Thalassemia Intermedia, Cooley 's anemia and Mediterranean Anemia.
Hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells that allows the red blood cells to carry oxygen. Low hemoglobin will have fewer red blood cells. Thalassemia can also cause anemia, leaving you fatigued. If a person has mild thalassemia, they may not need any types of treatments. But, if you have a more severe case of thalassemia, it can cause a person to have scheduled routine blood …show more content…
These will include a physical exam and diagnostic tests. A physical examination should always be done. Diagnostic tests may be performed depending on the condition. The Physician may ask the patient several questions when determining or diagnosing their condition. It is important to share all necessary information that may help your physician make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring a previous or recent list of your medical health history including all medications, dosages, and medical conditions the patient should also include names and numbers of any physician specialist they 've …show more content…
Patients diagnosed with thalassemia are known to have a higher than normal level of iron in their body system. Many complications could be a caused from the disease itself or from regular blood transfusions. Most patients that have a much higher level of iron in their bodies may result in having damage to the heart, liver and endocrine system, also including glands that produce hormones that regulate the processes throughout the body. Patients who have had their spleen removed or suffering with this genetic blood disorder are more likely prone to infections.
Patients who suffer with severe thalassemia can result in having abnormal bone growth. Thalassemia is known to having a way of expanding the bone marrow in the body. It has the strength to cause the human bones to dilate. This is known as abnormal bone structure, it can also occur in human facial, cranial, and skull bones. Bone marrow expansion also has the power to make the human bones thinner and weaker, increasing the risk of having chipped or broken
Latoya Evans
MC2015
Miss. Morningstar
05/04/2015
Thalassemia (Thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is a genetic blood disorder characterized to be less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells in your body than normal. There are several types of Thalassemia that exist, such as Alpha-Thalassemia, Beta-Thalassemia Intermedia, Cooley 's anemia and Mediterranean Anemia.
Hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells that allows the red blood cells to carry oxygen. Low hemoglobin will have fewer red blood cells. Thalassemia can also cause anemia, leaving you fatigued. If a person has mild thalassemia, they may not need any types of treatments. But, if you have a more severe case of thalassemia, it can cause a person to have scheduled routine blood …show more content…
These will include a physical exam and diagnostic tests. A physical examination should always be done. Diagnostic tests may be performed depending on the condition. The Physician may ask the patient several questions when determining or diagnosing their condition. It is important to share all necessary information that may help your physician make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring a previous or recent list of your medical health history including all medications, dosages, and medical conditions the patient should also include names and numbers of any physician specialist they 've …show more content…
Patients diagnosed with thalassemia are known to have a higher than normal level of iron in their body system. Many complications could be a caused from the disease itself or from regular blood transfusions. Most patients that have a much higher level of iron in their bodies may result in having damage to the heart, liver and endocrine system, also including glands that produce hormones that regulate the processes throughout the body. Patients who have had their spleen removed or suffering with this genetic blood disorder are more likely prone to infections.
Patients who suffer with severe thalassemia can result in having abnormal bone growth. Thalassemia is known to having a way of expanding the bone marrow in the body. It has the strength to cause the human bones to dilate. This is known as abnormal bone structure, it can also occur in human facial, cranial, and skull bones. Bone marrow expansion also has the power to make the human bones thinner and weaker, increasing the risk of having chipped or broken