What is the difference between thalassemia and ordinary anemia?

Thalassemia refers to thalassemia and is an inherited hemolytic disease. Whereas, common anemia refers to non-hereditary anemia.

1. Different causes: thalassemia is a chronic hemolytic anemia disease caused by globin gene defects; Common anemia may be caused by malnutrition caused by iron deficiency or folic acid;

2. Different symptoms: patients with thalassemia usually have symptoms such as paleness, dizziness and fatigue, and may also be accompanied by splenomegaly and abnormal liver function; The common anemia is mainly manifested as pale skin and mucous membranes,palpitationshortness of breath and digestive disorders;

3. Different treatment methods: for thalassemia, there is no radical cure, and red blood cells can only be transfused to maintain vital signs and alleviate the progression of the disease; For common anemia, it can be treated by supplementing hematopoietic raw materials such as vitamin B12 and folic acid;

4. The prognosis is different: thalassemia patients have a relatively long survival time, but their offspring may also suffer from the disease; Common anemia generally does not affect life expectancy, but if left uncontrolled for a long time, it may cause other complications.

If the above uncomfortable symptoms occur in daily life, you should seek medical examination in time to confirm the diagnosis, and take corresponding treatment methods according to different causes. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to a balanced diet, appropriate intake of protein-rich foods, and avoid overwork and excessive mood swings and other factors that cause harm to the body.