What is the treatment for thalassemia major?

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Welcome to icliniq.com. At present there is no way to reduce the spleen size. The diet for a thalassemia major patient should include plenty of fruits and vegetables and a protein-rich diet. Taking vitamin C supplements will help to increase the immunity of the body. Bone marrow transplantation is a curative treatment for thalassemia major (symptoms of severe anemia from childhood). Bone marrow transplantation can be done if you do not have any long-term complications of thalassemia major. Adult thalassemia patients are higher-risk patients for transplant-related toxicity due to an advanced phase of disease and have a cure rate of 60 to 70 percent with current treatment protocol. There is a 90 percent long-term survival rate in patients with favorable characteristics such as young age, HLA (human leukocyte antigen) match, and no organ dysfunction. I would suggest you consult a hematologist who can guide you better.