How can Thalassemia be treated ?
Long term Vitamins like folic acid supplements Regular blood transfusions may be required. Splenectomy – spleen may need to be removed Bone marrow transplantation – In advanced disease this can be a permanent cure. A recent development in transplantation involves using blood from the umbilical cord from a newborn baby. Since the baby’s cells are immature, there is less chance that the recipient will reject the transplant.
