KESAN TALASEMIA PADA ANAK

DR HISHAMSHAH IBRAHIMINSTITUT PEDIATRIK HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

At birth:

Child appears normal

3 – 18 months old:

He/she will slowly show signs of anaemia which become severe

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

As the child grows older:

He/she appears very pale and sickly

The child is often weak and restless

Severe anaemia can cause breathing difficulties

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

Without adequate treatment the child will develop:

Distended abdomen due to enlargement of liver and spleen Stunted growth

Changes in facial bone structures

Jaundice

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT

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