About Thalassemia

Thalassemia

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by the faulty Haemoglobin Synthesis. Thalassemia leads to reduced production of Haemoglobin in the blood and depletion in the Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) which in turn leads to mild or severe anaemia.

Majority of the Thalassaemics die due to the absence of proper treatment, proper medical awareness about the disorder and financial constraints to cope with the medical expenses. Hence, Samraksha is a giant leap in the path of fighting against Thalassemia.

Types

There are 2 Types of Thalassemia

Alpha Thalassemia

Alpha thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body doesn’t make as much alpha globin. Beta globin and Alpha globin is a building block of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell (RBC) that carries oxygen throughout the body. The decrease in alpha globin causes anaemia (not enough RBCs in the body) and can lead to other medical problems.

Beta Thalassemia

Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body doesn’t make as much beta globin as it should. Beta globin and alpha globin are building blocks of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell (RBC) that carries oxygen throughout the body. The decrease in beta globin causes anaemia (not enough RBCs in the body) and can lead to other medical problems.