Complications of Thalassemia
When a child has thalassemia, several complications can occur, namely:
Bone disorders
The bones of people with thalassemia become thin and brittle (osteoporosis), which puts them at risk of fractures. This condition is caused by the spinal cord that works hard to produce blood cells, so that the bone marrow cavity widens.
Renewal rate
Damage to red blood cells due to thalassemia can force the spleen to work harder to destroy damaged blood cells. It causes spleen organ hypertrophy. As the spleen grows, damaged blood cells are not only destroyed, but also by healthy donor blood.
Heart problems
Severe thalassemia can also cause heart problems, such as disorders of the heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and heart failure.
Growth in children becomes delayed
Thalassemia can slow a child's growth. In addition, children will also experience late puberty.
Apart from the disease itself, complications can arise from the management of thalassemia. People with thalassemia need repeated blood transfusions, and this procedure can cause iron buildup in the body. This condition will damage several organs of the body, such as the heart, liver, pancreas or bones.
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