ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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Question
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Pale skin (Pamumutla ng balat)
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Yellowish skin (Paninilaw ng balat)
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Weakness (Panghihina ng katawan)
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All of the above (Lahat ng nabanggit)
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Detailed explanation-1: -Changes in facial and cranial bones have been identified as the overexpansion of the bone marrow results in a typical facial appearance. The craniofacial features of thalassemia major patients include larger cheekbones, a rodent or “squirrel-like” face, a depressed nasal bridge, and a protruding maxilla.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mild thalassemia usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. Moderate or severe disease may cause symptoms of anemia. For example, you may feel weak, tire out more easily, and feel short of breath. Other symptoms also can occur depending on how severe your disease is and what problems it causes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pale or yellow skin. Gallstones. Enlarged liver and spleen. Bone changes. Leg ulcers or sores. Soft bones.