Blood transfusion is a medical procedure that involves taking blood from a donor and giving it to someone who is need of blood. It is done when severe blood is lost during surgery, injury, disease, and bleeding disorder.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your husband's hemoglobin and WBC count are going down very fast; it is not normal.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. The definite management of thalassemia is bone marrow transplant.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your son has elevated liver enzymes with high bilirubin and high serum ferritin.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the report attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the Mentzer index is not below 13. Usually, in thalassemia, it is below 13.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a disorder that may cause an unstable RBC (red blood cells) membrane, leading to the production of spherical-shaped RBC.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thalassemia major and thalassemia intermediate are two different conditions.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A transfusion should only be performed if it is absolutely necessary.
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