Thalassemia - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders characterized by low haemoglobin (protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen) production may lead to anaemia.

Symptoms-

Fatigue and weakness

Pale or yellowish skin

Facial bone deformities

Delayed growth and development

Abdominal swelling

Dark urine

Causes-
Thalassemias are caused by mutations in the DNA of cells that make haemoglobin. The mutations associated with thalassemia are passed from parents to children.

Specialists to visit
Haematologist
Medical Geneticist
Paediatrician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://thalassemia.com
https://www.webmd.com