1. M.R COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.
NAME OF UNIVERSITY: W.B.U.T.T.E.P.A
NAME OF STUDENT: PINKI SAHA
COLLEGE ROLL NO: 10
University Roll : 150152 No. : 17034
COURSE : EPC 3
TOPIC: THALASSEMIA
3. What is thalassemia?
• Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder.
• The protein hemoglobin transports oxygen around the body in
blood cells. Bone marrowuses the iron we get from food to make
hemoglobin.
• In people with thalassemia, the bone marrow does not produce
enough healthy hemoglobin or red blood cells. In some types this
leads to a lack of oxygen, resulting in anemia and fatigue.
• There are different types of thalassemia. More severe types can
involve organ damage, restricted growth, heart failure, liver
damage, and even death.
• People with mild thalassemia may not require any treatment, but
more severe forms will necessitate regular blood transfusions.
4. Types of Thalassemia:
1. Alpha Thalassemia:
.One faulty gene: No symptoms. Child is carrier.
.Two faulty gene: Mild Anemia..Minor thalassemia.
.Three faulty gene: Heamoglobin H disease.cronic anemia
.Four faulty gene: Major thalassemia.. Hydrops fetalis.
2. Beta Thalassemia:
. One faulty gene: Minor thalassemia
.Two faulty gene: Major thalassemia..called Colley’s
anemia
10. Conclusion
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in
which the body makes abnormal form of
heamoglobin which leads to anemia..
Prevension:
Pre marital screening to make sure that the
couple are not both carriers..
Reduction of marriages between relatives..
