What to do if the baby is found to have thalassemia moderate at 11 months

If your baby is found to have moderate thalassemia at 11 months of age, different measures will be required depending on the situation. First of all, it should be clear that thalassemia is a hereditary disease, which is mainly clinically manifested as hemolytic anemia, splenomegaly and jaundice.

1. Mild: For those with mild symptoms, no special treatment can be carried out, and regular re-examination is sufficient; If there is obvious discomfort or complications, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time and give corresponding medical treatment and surgical treatment according to the doctor's instructions.

2. Heavy Duty:

1. Blood transfusion therapy: due to the short lifespan of red blood cells in the child and easy to destroy, hematopoietic raw materials can be supplemented by repeated transfusion of normal donor blood;

2. Application of iron remover: oral deferoxamine capsules are used to remove excess iron and reduce the impact on liver and kidney function;

3. Gene therapy: It is still in the research stage, but it is expected to become an effective treatment method in the future;

4. Bone marrow transplantation: It is suitable for patients who are seriously ill and unable to receive other treatments, and healthy stem cells can be injected into the patient's body to achieve the purpose of cure.

In daily life, we should pay attention to a balanced diet and avoid eating too many iron-rich foods such as animal liver, spinach, etc., so as not to increase the burden on the kidneys. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to maintaining good living habits, ensuring sufficient sleep time and moderate exercise, which can help improve the body's immunity and promote recovery.