ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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Question
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Severe thalassemia patients need regular blood transfusions. In addition, iron supplements should be given every time. because this group of patients has severe anemia
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -People with thalassaemia may be advised to avoid iron supplements because they are at risk of iron overload. Carriers of the thalassaemia gene may be asymptomatic but pregnancy can precipitate anaemia and there is a chance that this may be inappropriately treated with iron replacement.
Detailed explanation-2: -Regular blood transfusions (every 3 to 4 weeks) may be needed for people who have beta thalassemia major. These transfusions help maintain healthy hemoglobin and red blood cell levels.
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