Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Pathology
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Hello doctor,
My sister is a thalassemia major (intermediate) patient. Last week she had a fever and dizziness. Also, she gets tired very quickly. Her blood test was done nine months back, and her hemoglobin was 7.2 g/dL. She is currently taking only Folic Acid, as suggested by her doctor. Does she need any other medicines? Also, kindly suggest her a diet plan.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Thalassemia major and thalassemia intermediate are two different conditions. A regular blood transfusion is needed in thalassemia major, while in thalassemia intermediate, a blood transfusion might not be required. Iron tablets can be prescribed for thalassemia intermediate. The curative treatment for thalassemia major is bone marrow transplantation. However, it is a costly procedure and not suitable for all individuals. You can discuss with your doctor regarding suitable management.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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