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The document discusses thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder characterized by smaller red blood cells with less hemoglobin. It is most common in people from the Mediterranean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Thalassemia occurs when the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin or not enough hemoglobin, impairing the red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen. Diagnosing thalassemia involves assessing symptoms of anemia and testing hemoglobin levels.
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Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by variants or missing genes that affect hemoglobin production. This results in reduced red blood cells and mild to severe anemia. There are two main types - alpha and beta thalassemia. Symptoms range from none in minor cases to severe anemia requiring transfusions in major cases. Investigations include blood tests to check hemoglobin levels, red blood cell size and count, and hemoglobin electrophoresis to confirm the diagnosis. Management focuses on blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy to prevent organ damage from excess iron.
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This document discusses thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder characterized by reduced hemoglobin. There are two main types: alpha thalassemia affects alpha globin gene production, while beta thalassemia affects beta globin genes. Beta thalassemia includes three severities - minor, intermedia, and major ("Cooley's anemia"). Thalassemia is caused by mutations in genes responsible for hemoglobin production, leading to anemia. Management includes frequent blood transfusions, stem cell transplants, folic acid supplements, and monitoring for infections.
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Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by inadequate hemoglobin production. It results from defects in genes that control alpha or beta globin chain production. Thalassemia major occurs when individuals are homozygous for the thalassemia gene and require regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy to manage severe anemia, iron overload, and other complications like heart and liver disease. Nurses monitor patients for hypoxia and fatigue from anemia and ensure adequate nutrition through dietary supplementation and intravenous fluids as needed.
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Based on the FBC results provided:
- The low MCV and Hb along with normal iron studies is consistent with thalassaemia trait
- The elevated HbA2 and HbF levels provide further support for beta thalassaemia minor
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- The findings of basophilic stippling, though nonspecific, can occur in beta thalassaemia minor
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