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Thalassaemia is the name for a group of inherited conditions that affect a substance in the blood called haemoglobin.
Articles for Thalassaemia
Carriers
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.
Causes
Read about what causes thalassaemia, how it's inherited and how it affects the body.
Diagnosis
Read about screening for thalassaemia in pregnancy, testing for the condition later in life and getting a test to see if you're a carrier of thalassaemia.
Introduction
Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for the condition.
Living with
Read about living with thalassaemia, including what you can do to stay healthy and advice about planning a pregnancy.
Symptoms
Read about the main symptoms of thalassaemia, including anaemia, delayed growth and problems caused by too much iron in the body.
Treatment
Read about the main treatments for thalassaemia, including blood transfusions, medication to remove excess iron from the body and stem cell transplants.
