Is there any benefit of use of anti-coagulants in thalassemia patients?
Splenectomized patients with thalassemia have thrombocytosis. Aspirin 50-100 mg/day can be given if platelet count exceeds 800,000/mm3 till the counts fall to normal range. Anti- coagulants in form of unfractionated heparin or low molecular weight heparin are given to patients undergoing surgery or if an episode of thrombosis is documented. 23. What is the benefit of becoming a member of thalassemia society? The thalassemia society organizes blood donation camps, screening camps and interactive sessions for thalassemia patients and families. One may also get iron chelating drug or infusion pumps at concessional rates. The interactive sessions are like a get together for the patients where they can discuss with older thalassemia patients so as to allay fears and anxieties related to disease and its treatment. 24. What are the problems if one is a thalassemia carrier? The thalassemia carrier is like any normal individual. Only the hemoglobin may be 1-2 g/dL lower, and peripheral smear us
