Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder (passed down from parent to child) where the body does not make enough hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. Symptoms in children range from none at all in mild cases to jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), slow growth, enlarged bones, heart palpitations and more in more severe cases.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Genetic Services
BMC’s Genetic Services provides consultation, genetic counseling, and genetic testing to screen for, confirm, or identify genetic conditions that may affect your health or that of…
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Pediatric Genetics
We offer genetic testing for children who may have inherited conditions or “birth defects," developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, unique physical features, or unusual gr…